Sir Brian Elwood | |
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.jpg) Elwood in 1977 | |
| President of the International Ombudsman Institute | |
| In office 1999–2002 | |
| 5th New Zealand Chief Ombudsman | |
| In office December 1994 – June 2003 | |
| Preceded by | John Robertson |
| Succeeded by | John Belgrave |
| 23rd Mayor of Palmerston North | |
| In office 1971–1985 | |
| Preceded by | Desmond Barry Black |
| Succeeded by | Paul Rieger |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Brian George Conway Elwood 5 April 1933 Palmerston North, New Zealand |
| Political party | National Party |
| Spouse |
Dawn Barbara Ward
(m. 1956; died 2022) |
| Children | 3 |
| Profession | Barrister |
Sir Brian George Conway Elwood CBE JP (born 5 April 1933) is a former New Zealand lawyer, politician, and public servant. He served as mayor of Palmerston North from 1971 to 1985, and was the Chief Ombudsman of New Zealand from December 1994 to June 2003. In the latter role, he was responsible for investigating complaints against central and local government agencies, including Ministers of the Crown.[1]