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Phillips, Hazel, 1978-

Wild Westie : the incredible life of Bob Harvey / Hazel Phillips. - 267 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"Sir Bob Harvey's colourful and varied life sums up the classic 'give it a go' Kiwi ethos. A legend of the eighties' advertising world, influential political strategist, former president of the Labour Party, outspoken environmentalist, long-serving mayor of Waitakere City and daring adventurer, Sir Bob has overseen and made New Zealand history. In this revealing biography of the self-proclaimed 'Wild Westie', journalist Hazel Phillips shares the social, political and personal events that have shaped Sir Bob's remarkable life, as well as fascinating behind-the-scenes stories from a man never far from the epicentre of New Zealand government"--Publisher information.

ISBN: 9780143569770 : $38.00

Subjects--Personal Names:
Harvey, Bob

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Mayors--New Zealand--Waitakere--Biography.
Politicians--New Zealand--Biography.

Dewey Class. No.: 320.854092