David Walter | |
|---|---|
| 2nd Chair of Taranaki Regional Council | |
| In office 2001–2007 | |
| Preceded by | Ross Allen |
| Succeeded by | David MacLeod |
| 1st Mayor of Stratford District | |
| In office 1989–1998 | |
| Preceded by | Laurie Bond (as mayor of Stratford Borough) |
| Succeeded by | Brian Jeffares |
| Personal details | |
| Born | David Ernest Walter 25 November 1939 Stratford, New Zealand |
| Died | 5 September 2020 (aged 80) New Plymouth, New Zealand |
| Relatives | Edward Walter (grandfather) Neil Walter (brother) Jack Walter (uncle) Alan Smith (cousin) |
David Ernest Walter QSO JP (25 November 1939 – 5 September 2020) was a New Zealand politician and journalist. He was the first mayor of Stratford District Council (1989–1998) and also served as chairman of both of the Taranaki Regional Council (2001–2007) and the Stratford County Council (1983–1989).