Robert Andrew Loughnan (1 September 1841 - 14 September 1934) was a New Zealand farmer, journalist and politician. He was born in Patna, India on 1 September 1841. Henry Loughnan was his younger brother.[1] They emigrated with their father and brothers to Australia in 1868.[2] He was a Member of the New Zealand Legislative Council from 6 May 1907 (he was originally summoned on 22 January 1907, but was found to be disqualified) until 5 May 1914, which was the end of his seven-year term.[3] Loughnan wrote a political biography of Joseph Ward.
He died in Wellington on 14 September 1934 and is buried at Karori Cemetery.[4]