Background
Glassie was born in Atiu, and educated at Atiu Primary School, Tereora College, then Street Stephens School in Auckland.
Glassie was born in Atiu, and educated at Atiu Primary School, Tereora College, then Street Stephens School in Auckland.
He attended the University of Auckland, graduating with a bachelor of Arts, before completing a Masters in Public Policy at Massey University.
He has a long career as a public servant for the New Zealand Department of Labour, the Manukau City Council, and the Cook Islands Government. From 2005 - 2006 he was chief of staff in the office of the Cook Islands Prime Minister. Glassie was first elected to Parliament in the 2006 snap election, defeating Cook Islands Democratic Party Member of Parliament Eugene Tatuava.
He served as a backbench Member of Parliament for the 2006 - 2010 term
he currently serves as Minister of Health and Agriculture.
He is Member of Parliament for Tengatangi/Areora/Ngatiarua, and a member of the Cook Islands Party.