Background
Hunt was born in Auckland in 1931.
Hunt was born in Auckland in 1931.
He gained his education at Mount Albert Grammar School and the University of Auckland, from where he graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering.
In 1978 Hunt replaced Gavin Downie as the National candidate for Pakuranga, in a controversial challenge to a sitting Member of Parliament. Downie stood as an Independent and the previous substantial majority was reduced, but Hunt was elected in 1978. Hunt narrowly held onto the electorate in 1981 when he was challenged by Neil Morrison of the Social Cr Party. Morrison defeated Hunt at the 1984 election.
During the 1984 election campaign, Hunt coined the term "Crimplene Suit and Skoda Brigade" for Social Crown