Kerry James “Chester” Borrows was born on the 20th of June 1957 and lived until 27 February 2023 and was a New Zealand National Party politician who served as a Member of the New Zealand Parliament (MP) from 2005 to 2017.
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Borrows worked as a police officer, including as a sole charge officer, and received a Queen’s Commendation for Brave Conduct for attempting to arrest an armed murderer.
He first stood for Parliament in 1999 and was successfully elected in 2005. He was a Minister outside Cabinet for three years and was Deputy Speaker also for three years. He did not run for Parliament in 2017.
Borrows served as head of the Safe and Effective Justice Advisory Group, tasked with helping reform New Zealand’s criminal justice system. He also served as an archdeacon in the Anglican Church.
Throughout his time in Parliament, Borrows was a member of eight select committees, including being the chair of the Justice and Electoral committee for three years.
In the 2018 New Year Honours, he was appointed a Companion of the Queen’s Service Order for services as a member of parliament.
In February 2023, Borrows’ daughter posted on Facebook that he had head and neck squamous-cell cancer and that his condition had worsened. He died in Hāwera on 27 February, at the age of 65.
Chester Borrows Bio
Kerry James “Chester” Borrows was born on the 20th of June 1957 and lived until 27 February 2023 and was a New Zealand National Party politician who served as a Member of the New Zealand Parliament (MP) from 2005 to 2017.
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Borrows worked as a police officer, including as a sole charge officer, and received a Queen’s Commendation for Brave Conduct for attempting to arrest an armed murderer.
Chester Borrows Education
In 2002, Borrows graduated with a Bachelor of Laws from Victoria University of Wellington, and was admitted to the bar. He subsequently worked as a lawyer in Hāwera
Chester Borrows Age
Kerry James “Chester” Borrows was born on the 20th of June 1957 and lived until 27 February 2023. So he was 65 years old.
Chester Borrows Height
The data available cannot establish his height.
Chester Borrows Health
He had head and neck squamous-cell cancer and his condition had worsened.
Chester Borrows Death
In February 2023, Borrows’ daughter posted on Facebook that he had head and neck squamous-cell cancer and that his condition had worsened. He died in Hāwera on 27 February, at the age of 65.
Chester Borrows Wife
He lived in Hawera with his wife, Ella and they have three children.
Chester Borrows Children
His wife Ella, three children, partners, and 3 grandchildren were particularly precious to him
Chester Borrows Awards
Borrows worked as a police officer, including as a sole charge officer, and received a Queen’s Commendation for Brave Conduct for attempting to arrest an armed murderer.
In the 2018 New Year Honours, he was appointed a Companion of the Queen’s Service Order for services as a member of parliament.
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