John Michael Cronin MNZM is a New Zealand politician. he is the chairperson of the Bay of Plenty regional council,[1] one of four councillors elected by the city of Tauranga. Previously, he has sought election to Parliament - in the, he was the National Party's candidate to win the electorate back from former National MP Winston Peters,[2] and in the, he led the small Superannuitants and Youth Action party and stood in the electorate.[3] He was not successful in either attempt.
Cronin is one of the proponents of the proposed move of the regional council offices from Whakatāne, to a green field site in Tauranga, a move expected to cost ratepayers over NZ$23 million.[1]
He was awarded MNZM in the 2009 New Year Honours, for services to local body affairs and the community.[4]