Background
Hunter was born in Waimea W. His father was an "active supporter" of Independent MHR for Nelson, Harry Atmore.
Hunter was born in Waimea W. His father was an "active supporter" of Independent MHR for Nelson, Harry Atmore.
Hunter unsuccessfully contested the Manawatu in the 1931 election for the Labour Party against the incumbent, Joseph Linklater of the Reform Party. In 1935, Hunter beat Linklater. In 1938, Hunter was defeated by National’s John Cobbe.
He died in 1990 and was buried in Purewa Cemetery, Auckland.