Timms, Anthony D Biography 1991

TIMMS, Anthony D (Tony)
NZ 1990 Medal; General Secretary, New Zealand Labour Party
Born Hastings, 13 June 1943, son of Roy Timms and Jean (nee Minty); married (1) Kitty Hilton, daughter of Trudi Hilton, 1967 (dissolved); (2) Alison Allen, daughter of Kath Bishop, 1975; one son.
Educated: Mahora Primary School, Hastings; Hastings Intermediate School; Hastings Boys’ High School; Victoria University, Bachelor of Arts 1965; Christchurch Teachers’ Secondary College, Diploma of Teaching 1966; Young Leaders grant to USA 1986.
Teacher, History/English, Onslow College, Wellington, 1967, 1969-73; Volunteer, Israel 1967-68; Head of English Department, Naenae College, Lower Hutt, 1973-76; International educator, Niue Island, 1977-78; Head of English Department, Mana College, Wellington, 1979-85
General Secretary, NZ Labour Party 1985- (Chairman, Wellington Central 1973-75, Federation President, Wellington Labour Club 1981, Member, NZ Labour Party Publicity Committee, 1984)
Member, NZ PPTA English Curriculum Panel, 1975-82; Chairman Wellington Regional Advisory Committee on Broadcasting, 1984-85.
Publications: The Balance of Power – a study of international relations since the Second World War.
Sports: Rugby: Victoria University Blue 1964-65, Coach, Victoria University Senior A team 1972-75, 1979-80.
Address: 46 Huntingdon Street, Wellington