John McGrath (judge)
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. 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.