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Peter McGlashan

b. 1979

New Zealand cricketer

Cricketer Local politician
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About Peter McGlashan

Born 1979. Peter McGlashan is a New Zealand cricketer and local politician.

Peter Donald McGlashan (born 22 June 1979) is a former cricketer who represented New Zealand in 11 Twenty20 Internationals and four One Day Internationals. A right-handed wicket-keeper-batsman, he played for Central Districts, Otago and Northern Districts in domestic cricket. He is the brother of cricketer Sara McGlashan and grandson of Robin Schofield.

McGlasham was born at Napier in 1979. He was educated at Napier Boys' High School. He played over 200 top-level matches in his career.

Retirement In 2012 he retired from cricket and took a full-time job as the director of sport and wellbeing for the Glenn Family Foundation. In the 2019 New Zealand local elections, he stood for the Labour Party in the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board and was elected. McGlashan was re-elected to the Local Board in 2022, and decided not to stand again in 2025. McGlashan has also worked as a cricket commentator and in 2023 was involved in the first ever international cricket commentary broadcast in Te Reo Māori involving a match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka.

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University of Auckland
Also known as
Peter Donald McGlashan

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Peter McGlashan?

New Zealand cricketer

When was Peter McGlashan born?

Peter McGlashan was born on 22 June 1979 in Napier.

What is Peter McGlashan's occupation?

Peter McGlashan is a cricketer and local politician.

What nationality is Peter McGlashan?

Peter McGlashan is New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Peter McGlashan

· Wikidata: Q7175781

· DBpedia: Peter McGlashan

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