New ZealandMember of the House of RepresentativesNew Zealand National PartyManawatū-Whanganui · WhanganuiMember of the New Zealand House of Representatives
Carl Bates
Profile
Carl Michael Bates is a New Zealand politician serving as the Member of Parliament for Whanganui since the 2023 general election. Before entering politics, he was a business consultant and director, having founded the Sirdar Global Group and authored books on corporate governance. A member of the National Party, Bates has advocated for regional autonomy and the reversal of specific infrastructure and environmental reforms. In 2025, he became the subject of an investigation by the registrar of pecuniary interests regarding the disclosure of property assets held in a family trust.
Details
- Born
- 1983-03-13 · 43 years old
- Birth place
- Whanganui, New Zealand
- Education
- Massey University (Bachelor of Business Studies in Accountancy), Whanganui High School
- Career
- Director of an aged care facility, director of the Arena Manawatu stadium company, director of the Universal College of Learning, founder of Sirdar Global Group, author
