Background
East, Paul was born on August 4, 1946 in Opotiki, New Zealand. Son of Edwin Cuthbert and Edith (Addison) E.
East, Paul was born on August 4, 1946 in Opotiki, New Zealand. Son of Edwin Cuthbert and Edith (Addison) E.
Bachelor of Laws, Auckland University, New Zealand, 1970. Master of Laws, University Virginia, 1972.
Law clerk, Morpeth Gould & Company, Solicitors, Auckland, 1968-1970;
barrister, solicitor, Morpeth Gould & Company, Solicitors, Auckland, 1971;
with, East Brewster, Solicitors, Rotorua, New Zealand, 1973;
partner, East Brewster, Solicitors, Rotorua, New Zealand, 1974-1978;
member, Parliament, Wellington, New Zealnd, 1978-1990;
attorney general, Government of New Zealand, since 1990. Consultant East Brewster, Solicitors, Rotorua, 1978-1990. Member New Zealand delegation Council of Europe and European Parliament, Wellington, 1985.
Attorney general, leader of House, Min. Crown Health Enterprises, member Parliament Rotorua, since 1990.
City councillor, deputy mayor Rotorua City Council, 1974-1979, chairman finance committee, 1977-1979. Chairman Rotorua Airport Committee, 1977-1978. Active Executive Airport Authorites New Zealand, 1974-1979.
Patron New Zealand Crippled Children Society, Rotorua, Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Rotorua, New Zealand Riding for the Disabled Association, Rotorua, Multiple Sclerosis Society, Rotorua, Rotorua Hospice. Member New Zealand National Party, Rotorua Racing Club (patron).
Married Marilyn Kottman, May 6, 1972. Children: Sophie, Nina, Lucinda.