Denis O'Rourke. Photo: NZH
On March 6, the former NZ First MP, who was working as a chauffeur, collided with a motorcycle while driving a bridal party into the grounds of the St Cuthbert's Church in Governors Bay near Christchurch, Stuff reported.
The motorcyclist, Josh Broughan, died at the scene.
A police spokesperson said a 75-year-old man had been charged with careless driving causing death, and with careless driving in relation to the crash.
The man is due to appear in the Christchurch District Court on October 13.
O'Rourke was a NZ First list MP from 2011 to 2017 and served as a Christchurch city councillor for 15 years until 2004.
As the charges have been filed, the spokesperson said police could not comment further.
