John McGrath (judge)
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Prime MinisterDavid Lange, Geoffrey Palmer, Mike Moore, Jim Bolger, Jenny Shipley, Helen Clark
Preceded byPaul Neazor
Succeeded byTerence Arnold
BornJohn Joseph McGrath
10 March 1945
10 March 1945
Wellington, New Zealand
Sir John McGrath | |
|---|---|
| Justice of the Supreme Court | |
| In office 2005–2015 | |
| Solicitor-General of New Zealand | |
| In office 1989–2000 | |
| Prime Minister | David Lange, Geoffrey Palmer, Mike Moore, Jim Bolger, Jenny Shipley, Helen Clark |
| Preceded by | Paul Neazor |
| Succeeded by | Terence Arnold |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Joseph McGrath 10 March 1945 Wellington, New Zealand |
| Died | 19 October 2018 (aged 73) Wellington, New Zealand |
| Spouse | Christine Anne Swallow |
| Relations | Denis McGrath (father) |
Sir John Joseph McGrath KNZM QC (10 March 1945 – 19 October 2018) was a judge of the Supreme Court of New Zealand, serving in that role from 2005 until 2015.[1] He was also a judge of the Court of Appeal from 2000 to 2005, and the Solicitor-General of New Zealand from 1989 to 2000.
