It was first held by Bob Tizard , who had first been elected in 1957 in Tamaki and who had since 1972 represented the Otahuhu electorate .
Panmure was a safe electorate for the Labour Party .
Panmure was first held by Bob Tizard , who had first been elected in 1957 in Tamaki and who had since 1972 represented the Otahuhu electorate .
Panmure was a safe electorate for the Labour Party .