Edward Newman (New Zealand politician)

He emigrated to New Zealand around 1875, and worked on sheep farms, until he took up his own property in the Turakina Valley in 1882.

[1] He was appointed to the New Zealand Legislative Council on 1 June 1923 and served one term until 31 May 1930.

[5] Newman played an active role in establishing Flock House.

He wanted the farmers of New Zealand to acknowledge the efforts of the British seamen who kept the sea lanes open during World War I.

A property was purchased in 1924, and Flock House remained an agricultural training facility until 1988.