Clem Simich

Hon Clem Simich, of St Heliers, received the Insignia of a Companion of the Queen's Service Order at an investiture ceremony on 31 March 2009 for services as a Member of Parliament.  Mr Simich was the MP for Tamaki from 1992 to 2005 and a List Member from 2005 to 2008.  He held a number of ministerial posts, including Minister in Charge of the Audit Department, Minister of Police, Minister for Racing, and Minister of Corrections.  He was the Assistant Speaker from 2002 to 2005 and the Deputy Speaker from 2005 to 2008.  Prior to entering Parliament, Mr Simich served as a barrister and solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand and a Detective Sergeant with the New Zealand Police.