Background
WONHAM, JON was born on November 18, 1938 in Haslemere, United Kingdom.
WONHAM, JON was born on November 18, 1938 in Haslemere, United Kingdom.
University of Canterbury, New Zealand, 1968-1971, Bachelor of Science Physics. Christchurch Teachers Training College, New Zealand, 1971, Diploma Teaching. Spoken languages: English.
Senior Deputy Director, Marine Environment Division, International Maritime Organization since 1984. Deputy Director, Marine Environment Division, 1980-1984, Marine Pollution Advisor, Tech Coop Division, 1975-1980, International Maritime Organization, London. Deputy Head, Oil Pollution Division, Warren Spring Laboratory, Department of Industry, United Kingdom, 1974-1975.
Section Head, Engineering Rch Station, British Gas Corporation(s), United Kingdom, 1968-1974. Lecturer, 1967-1968, Rch Assistant, 1964-1967, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Glasgow, Scotland. Apprentice, Aero-Engine Division, Career positions: present post since 1990.
Member of Parliament, New Zealand, 1981-1990. Minister of Conservation, Minister of Local Government, New Zealand, 1989-1990. Association Minister for the Environment, Association Minister of Justice, 1987-1989.
Parliamentary Under Secretary for the Environment & Conservation, 1984-1987. Chairman, Golden Bay County Council, New Zealand, 1977-1980.
Spouse Rosemary Ellen, National of United Kingdom.