Jack Wright (diplomat)

Jack Wright
High Commissioner of New Zealand to Western Samoa
In office
1962–1964
Preceded byOffice created
Succeeded byOwston Paul Gabites
Administrator of Western Samoa
In office
1960–1961
Preceded byGuy Powles
Succeeded byOffice disestablished
Administrator of Tokelau
In office
1960–1965
Preceded byGuy Powles
Succeeded byOwston Paul Gabites
Personal details
Born
John Bird Wright

(1909-03-26)26 March 1909
New Zealand
Died30 September 1990(1990-09-30) (aged 81)
Resting placeWhangarei, New Zealand
OccupationPublic servant

John Bird Wright (26 March 1909 – 30 September 1990), more known as Jack Wright, was a New Zealand colonial administrator who served as the last Administrator of Western Samoa, between 2 April 1960 and 31 December 1961, and the 7th Administrator of Tokelau between February 1960 and 31 March 1965.