Marjorie Jill Pettis (born 22 September 1952) is a New Zealand politician, and a member of the Labour Party. Biography Early life Pettis was born on 22 September 1952. Before entering politics, she worked as a nurse and as a finance officer at a bank. Pettis is of Māori descent. Political career Pettis became a member of the Labour Party in 1968. Pettis became MP for Wanganui in the 1993 election, but in 2005 she narrowly lost the seat to National's Chester Borrows. She was returned to Parliament as a list MP, at which point she stepped down as the Labour Party's Senior Whip to focus on winning back the Whanganui seat. She also served as Assistant Speaker of the House. She retired from politics prior to the 2008 general election. Personal life Pettis is married with two children. References External links Page on Parliamentary website 1952 births Living people New Zealand Labour Party MPs New Zealand nurses Women members of the New Zealand House of Representatives New Zealand list MPs New Zealand MPs for North Island electorates Unsuccessful candidates in the 1990 New Zealand general election Members of the New Zealand House of Representatives New Zealand women nurses 21st-century New Zealand politicians 21st-century New Zealand women politicians Māori MPs