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Paul East (Paul Clayton East) was born on 4 August, 1946 in Ōpōtiki, New Zealand, is a New Zealand politician (1946–2023). Discover Paul East's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 76 years old?

Popular As Paul Clayton East
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Age 76 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 4 August 1946
Birthday 4 August
Birthplace Ōpōtiki, New Zealand
Date of death 27 February, 2023
Died Place Auckland, New Zealand
Nationality New Zealand

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1946

Paul Clayton East (4 August 1946 – 27 February 2023) was a New Zealand politician of the National Party.

East was born in Ōpōtiki on 4 August 1946, and was educated at King's College, Auckland.

1970

He studied at the University of Auckland, graduating with a Bachelor of Laws degree in 1970, and the University of Virginia, where he completed a Master of Laws degree in 1972.

1972

In 1972, East married Marilyn Kottman, and the couple went on to have three children.

1973

Prior to becoming an MP, East was a lawyer and barrister with East Brewster, a Rotorua-based legal firm, from 1973 to 1978.

East also engaged in local politics as a member of the Rotorua City Council, which has now been subsumed into the Rotorua District Council.

1978

East was first elected to Parliament in the 1978 election as MP for Rotorua, and retained that seat until he became a list MP in the 1996 elections after losing a face-off for National's Rotorua nomination to Max Bradford.

1990

In 1990, East was awarded the New Zealand 1990 Commemoration Medal.

East served in a number of ministerial roles, including those of Minister of Defence and Attorney-General in the fourth National government.

When Jenny Shipley replaced Jim Bolger as leader of the National Party, East was one of the minority who remained aligned with Bolger.

1995

As attorney-general, East advocated on important international issues, including a case brought before the International Court of Justice in 1995 on behalf of New Zealand against France's nuclear testing in the Pacific Ocean.

East also headed the development of an advisory opinion to the UN General Assembly on the legality of nuclear testing in 1995.

East was awarded the status of Queen's Counsel (QC) while Attorney-General.

1998

East was appointed a member of the Privy Council in 1998.

1999

In 1999, he resigned from Parliament to take up the position of New Zealand High Commissioner to the United Kingdom in London.

He was replaced in Parliament by Alec Neill, the next candidate on National's party list.

2002

From 2002, East had been independent chairman of the Charity Gaming Association (CGA), which is the industry organisation for charitable trusts that operate electronic gaming machines ("pokies") to raise funds for community purposes.

2005

In the 2005 Queen's Birthday Honours, East was appointed a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to Parliament and the law.

East died in Auckland on 27 February 2023, at the age of 76.

Fellow former National MP Chester Borrows also died the same day.

2008

In 2008 the CGA's members operated 75% of non-club gaming machines in New Zealand and generated $250 million worth of grants for worthwhile community purposes.