Gordon McLauchlan

Gordon William McLauchlan (9 January 1931 – 26 January 2020) was a New Zealand writer and social historian. He became a popular media personality through his work on both television and radio.

Early life and family Born in Dunedin on 9 January 1931, McLauchlan was educated at Wellington College. In 1955, he married Beverley Mary Hogan; the couple had three children and later divorced.

Honours and awards In 1987, McLauchlan won Presenter of the Year at New Zealand's annual television awards.

Death McLauchlan died on 26 January 2020, a few days after his 89th birthday. In tribute, Hamish Keith tweeted that McLauchlan was New Zealand's "greatest storyteller".