Scott Simpson

Scott Anthony Simpson (born 4 November 1959) is a New Zealand politician and a member of the New Zealand House of Representatives. He is a member of the National Party. Early life and career Simpson's ancestors settled in Kūaotunu, on the Coromandel Peninsula, in the 1800s. He grew up in Auckland and was educated at the University of Auckland, graduating with a law degree. He was chief executive of the New Zealand Make-a-Wish Foundation from 2008 to 2011, and previously a member of the National Party board of directors. He also managed a safety equipment company. He was married to Desley Simpson, but the couple separated ca. 2004/2005. She is now married to Peter Goodfellow. The former couple has two children.