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Roy McKenzie (Roy Allan McKenzie) was born on 7 November, 1922 in Wellington, New Zealand, is a New Zealand horse breeder. Discover Roy McKenzie'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 84 years old?
| Popular As |
Roy Allan McKenzie |
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| Age |
84 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio |
| Born |
7 November 1922 |
| Birthday |
7 November |
| Birthplace |
Wellington, New Zealand |
| Date of death |
1 September, 2007 |
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| Nationality |
New Zealand
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Roy McKenzie Height, Weight & Measurements
At 84 years old, Roy McKenzie height not available right now. We will update Roy McKenzie's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Roy McKenzie's Wife?
His wife is Shirley Howard (m. 1948)
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| Wife |
Shirley Howard (m. 1948) |
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Roy McKenzie Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Roy McKenzie worth at the age of 84 years old? Roy McKenzie’s income source is mostly from being a successful . He is from New Zealand. We have estimated Roy McKenzie's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Timeline
Sir Roy Allan McKenzie (7 November 1922 – 1 September 2007) was a New Zealand horse breeder and racer, and was well known for his philanthropy.
McKenzie was the son of Sir John McKenzie, who founded the McKenzies retail chain.
He was born in Wellington but went to school at Timaru Boys' High School and attended the University of Otago.
During World War II he served in the Royal New Zealand Air Force and the Royal Air Force as a bomb aimer.
From 1947 to 1993, McKenzie was on the Board of the J R McKenzie Trust, which had been established by his father in 1940 to distribute a proportion of the profits from his businesses for the benefit of the people of New Zealand.
For 23 years, McKenzie chaired the Trust.
He set up two other grant-making bodies: the McKenzie Education Foundation and the Roy McKenzie Foundation.
McKenzie was also patron of the Outward Bound Trust, and a councillor at the Council for Educational Research.
He married Shirley Howard in 1948, and they had three children together – Peter, John and Robyn.
He worked as a chartered accountant after the war, and was the Executive Director of McKenzies (NZ) Ltd from 1949 to 1970.
He also served as a director for several other companies.
He was captain of the New Zealand ski team in the 1952 Winter Olympics, the first Winter Olympics that New Zealand entered; though as he was injured he did not compete.
From 1955 he was the principal at the Roydon Lodge horse stud, and he bred, trained and raced many leading horses, including Roydon Glen, Sundon, Game Pride, Smooth Fella, Scottish Command, Jay Ar, Bonnie Frost, Captain Adios, Castleton's Pride and Garcon Roux.
In 1978 McKenzie helped found New Zealand's first hospice, Te Omanga.
He also was a benefactor and founding patron of the Seabrook McKenzie Centre, which assists people with specific learning difficulties and their families.
In the 1989 New Year Honours, McKenzie was appointed a Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire, for services to education and the community.
In 1990 he played a major role in setting up Philanthropy New Zealand, which was a regular meeting of charitable groups in New Zealand.
He was made a Member of the Order of New Zealand in the 1995 Queen's Birthday Honours, and Victoria University of Wellington and Massey University bestowed honorary doctorates upon him.
A film about his life, Giving It All Away, was made in 2004 and screened at the 2005 SXSW Film Festival.
McKenzie's son Peter was well known for his work in conservation.
