Warren Kyd

Warren James Kyd MNZM (born 21 November 1939) is a lawyer and former New Zealand politician.

Despite a tradition that sitting MPs are not challenged if they seek re-selection, Kyd was defeated by newcomer Judith Collins, with allegations being made that controversial party president Michelle Boag played a part in the decision.

[2][4] Compared to some, Kyd was relatively accepting of his defeat — Brian Neeson, another MP who was not re-selected, eventually quit the National Party to stand as an independent.

While in Parliament, Kyd served for a time as a Parliamentary Undersecretary.

[2] In the 2003 Queen's Birthday Honours, Kyd was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for public services as a Member of Parliament[5] In 2004, he was appointed chairman of the Auckland Energy Consumer Trust.