Background
Fitzherbert was born in Dorset, England, on 15 August 1810, and studied medicine in Paris and London.
Fitzherbert was born in Dorset, England, on 15 August 1810, and studied medicine in Paris and London.
He served as Minister of Finance, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and Speaker of the Legislative Council. They came to New Zealand in 1841, settling in Wellington. He soon became active in politics, serving both on the Wellington Provincial Council and in the New Zealand Parliament.
He was elected to the 2nd Parliament as a representative of the City of Wellington electorate, but resigned part way through the term to successfully seek election as representative for the Hutt electorate, which happened on 31 July 1858.
He contested the general election on 29 December 1875 against Hutchison and obtained 178 votes, with Hutchison receiving 38. He retained the Hutt electorate until his resignation in 1879, so that he could appointed to the Legislative Council.
He also served as Colonial Treasurer (Minister of Finance) for the duration of Frederick Weld"s premiership. Wellington Province
Fitzherbert was Superintendent of the Wellington Province from 1871 until the abolition of the provinces in 1876.
The Palmerston North suburb of Aokautere was once named after Fitzherbert, as he had promoted settlement of the Manawatu.
The Fitzherbert East Dairy Factory building still carries the name these days. Speaker of the House
He served as Speaker of the House of Representatives from 1876 until his appointment to the Legislative Council, and then as Speaker of the Legislative Council until his death. Fitzherbert died on 6 February 1891 at his residence in Lower Hutt.
There are several streets in Wainuiomata bearing his name.
The peak of the Eastern Hills dividing Naenae and Wainuiomata and its television relay mast is named Mount Fitzherbert.
Member of Parliament.