Eric Holland

Eric Sidney Fostyn Holland (28 June 1921 – 1 July 1989) was a New Zealand politician and Cabinet Minister. He served as an elected member of the House of Representatives from 1967 to 1981 for the National Party. Holland was born in Christchurch, New Zealand, and received his education at Elmwood School and St. Andrew's College. He fought in World War II in the Pacific and Italy. Holland held various positions, including president of the Canterbury Savings Bank and president of the Associated Trustee Savings Banks of New Zealand. He was married twice and had three children. Holland was actively involved in the National Party, serving as chairman of the Fendalton Electorate Committee and deputy-chairman of the party's Canterbury-Westland division.