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Sir John Patrick Goulter KNZM JP is a New Zealand business leader based in Northland. He is chairman of the commercial arm of Ngāpuhi, Ngapuhi Asset Holding Company, and was knighted for services to business and the community.
His career spans almost 50 years, including 15 years as the inaugural chief executive and then managing director of Auckland International Airport Limited. He has chaired the New Zealand Lotteries Commission and United Carriers Group in Whangarei. He is currently chair of the NZ Business and Parliament Trust, Paraparaumu Airport, the Reserve Bank, and a director of TVNZ.
Goulter started his management career in Taitokerau with Ceramco.
Honours and awards
In the 2004 New Year Honours Goulter was appointed a Distinguished Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to business and the community. Following the restoration of titular honours by the New Zealand government to the New Zealand Royal Honours System, Goulter accepted re-designation as a Knight Companion in the Special Honours 2009.