Gordon Whiting
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Born
16 March 1942
Oamaru, New Zealand
Robert Gordon Whiting
16 March 1942
Oamaru, New Zealand
Died6 November 2018 (aged 76)
Auckland, New Zealand
Auckland, New Zealand
Spouse
Susan Barron
(m. 1969)Children4
Gordon Whiting | |
|---|---|
| Judge of the Environment Court | |
| In office 1997–2012 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Gordon Whiting 16 March 1942 Oamaru, New Zealand |
| Died | 6 November 2018 (aged 76) Auckland, New Zealand |
| Spouse |
Susan Barron (m. 1969) |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | University of Otago |
| Profession | Barrister and solicitor |
Robert Gordon Whiting (16 March 1942 – 6 November 2018) was a judge of the Environment Court of New Zealand and on boards of inquiry that dealt with many important environmental issues.
Whiting, who was of Irish descent, was born in Oamaru in 1942 and attended St Kevins College in Oamaru.[1] He studied economics and law at the University of Otago, graduating BA LLB in 1967.[2] He was admitted as a barrister and solicitor in 1968, and practised in Whangārei, particularly in criminal law as both a prosecutor and defence counsel.[1][2]