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Jim McLay

New Zealand politician · New Zealand · Politicians · Born 1945 · age 81

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Sir James Kenneth McLay is a New Zealand diplomat and former politician. He served as the ninth deputy prime minister of New Zealand from 15 March to 26 July 1984. McLay was also Leader of the National Party and Leader of the Opposition from 29 November 1984 to 26 March 1986.

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2015Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of MeritAward2003Companion of the New Zealand Order of MeritAward1993New Zealand Suffrage Centennial Medal 1993Award1987Companion of the Queen's Service OrderAward1945Born21 February 1945

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Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit2015
Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit2003
New Zealand Suffrage Centennial Medal 19931993
Companion of the Queen's Service Order1987

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Sir James Kenneth McLay is a New Zealand diplomat and former politician. He served as the ninth deputy prime minister of New Zealand from 15 March to 26 July 1984. McLay was also Leader of the National Party and Leader of the Opposition from 29 November 1984 to 26 March 1986. Following his ousting as party leader, he retired from parliamentary politics in 1987. In June 2009, he became New Zealand's Permanent Representative to the United Nations. In May 2015, McLay became New Zealand's Representative to the Palestinian Authority. From May 2016 to January 2017, he was New Zealand's Consul General in Honolulu.

Country
New Zealand
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
living
Dates
Born 1945 · age 81

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