Colin McLachlan

Colin Campbell Alexander McLachlan (28 November 1924 – 26 September 1985) was a New Zealand politician of the National Party.

[3] They owned race horses together, and at one time McLachlan was a "front bencher" which surprised many political observers.

The McLachlans gave the derelict Corwar Gatekeepers Lodge near Barrhill to the people of the Ashburton District.

[5] The building was formally reopened by the Prime Minister of the time, Robert Muldoon in March 1979.

[6] The gate house is fitted out as a museum, and viewing can be arranged through the Ashburton or Methven information centres.