Background
Bennett was born on 28 October 1970 in Hamilton.
Bennett was born on 28 October 1970 in Hamilton.
He attended Street John"s College, Hamilton before gaining an Bachelor of Laws and a Bank Central Asia from Victoria University of Wellington.
Bennett owns two dairy farms near Te Awamutu, and has also worked as an accountant for Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler, in Auckland. In the 2005 election, Bennett stood as the National Party"s candidate for the Hamilton East seat. He was successful, defeating the incumbent Member of Parliament, Dianne Yates of the Labour Party.
Bennett said that his primary focus would be serving the constituents of Hamilton East, although he also has a particular interest in transport, education and economic issues.
He is Chairman of the Transport and Industrial Relations Select Committee, and Vice-Chairperson of the Finance Select Committee.
He has been a since 2005, representing the Hamilton East electorate for the National Party.