Jim McLay

New Zealand politician

Sir James Kenneth McLay KNZM QSO (born 21 February 1945) is a New Zealand politician. He was the Deputy Prime Minister 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.[1]


Sir Jim McLay

9th Deputy Prime Minister of New Zealand
In office
15 March 1984 – 26 July 1984
Prime MinisterRobert Muldoon
Preceded byDuncan MacIntyre
Succeeded byGeoffrey Palmer
24th Leader of the Opposition
In office
29 November 1984 – 26 March 1986
DeputyJim Bolger
Preceded byRobert Muldoon
Succeeded byJim Bolger
Personal details
Born (1945-02-21) 21 February 1945 (age 79)
Devonport, Auckland, New Zealand
Political partyNational
Spouse(s)Marcy Farden
ChildrenDenis McLay
Alma materUniversity of Auckland
ProfessionLawyer

References change

  1. "Jim McLay NZ's next representative to UN". The New Zealand Herald. 11 March 2009. Retrieved 11 March 2009.