Peter Ian Wilkinson (12 November 1934 – 19 October 1987) was a New Zealand politician of the National Party.
He received his education at schools in the Waikato and Auckland, at Durham University in England (from where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts with honours), and at the University of Auckland (from where he obtained a Bachelor of Laws).
[4] Wilkinson was a Cabinet Minister, and held the position of Attorney-General in the Third National Government.
He was a half-brother of former Deputy Prime Minister Sir Jim McLay who succeeded him as the Attorney-General.
[6] The Wilkinson Trophy road running race has been held annually at Kaipara.