David Hay (Auckland politician)

David John Hay CNZM (born 1947 or 1948) is a New Zealand politician and businessman. He served as mayor of Mt Roskill from 1987 to 1989, and deputy mayor of Auckland City on three occasions (1991–1998, 2001–2004, and 2007–2010). He was also an Auckland Regional Councillor between 2004 and 2007. He is the managing director of Keith Hay Homes Limited, founded by his father.

David Hay
CNZM
Hay in 2011
21st Deputy Mayor of Auckland
In office
1991–1998
Preceded byPhil Warren
Succeeded byBruce Hucker
In office
2001–2004
Preceded byBruce Hucker
Succeeded byBruce Hucker
In office
2007–2010
Preceded byBruce Hucker
Personal details
Born1947/1948
Auckland, New Zealand
RelationsKeith Hay (father)
Alma materUniversity of Auckland

Early life and family

Born in 1947 or 1948,[1] Hay is the son of Keith Wilson Hay, the founder of Keith Hay Homes Ltd, and Enid Marjorie Hay (née Paris).[1][2] He attended Mount Roskill Grammar School,[3] andgraduated from the University of Auckland with a commerce degree, and obtained accountancy and chartered secretarial qualifications from Auckland Institute of Technology.[1]

Local-body politics

In 1983, Hay was elected as a member of the Mount Roskill Borough Council,[4] and served as mayor of that borough between 1987 and 1989,[5] when it was absorbed into Auckland City. He was subsequently elected to the Auckland City Council on the Citizens & Ratepayers ticket, and served as deputy mayor between 1991 and 1998 under Les Mills, and from 2001 to 2004 and 2007 to 2010 under John Banks.

His achievements on council included the restoration of the Civic Theatre and the establishment of Metrowater, and he supported the formation of the Auckland supercity.[4] In the early 1990s, Hay opposed the gay pride 'Hero parade' on the grounds of taste and public decency, stating: "If it was the Girl Guides behaving like that, I'd object."[6] Hay was elected to the Auckland Regional Council in 2004,[7] and served one three-year term.[8] He did not seek election to the new Auckland Council in 2010.[4]

Business career

Hay has been involved with the housing construction company founded by his father, Keith Hay Homes Limited, since 1972, rising to become managing director of the firm.[9]

Honours

In the 2011 New Year Honours, Hay was appointed a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to local-body affairs and the community.[10]

Personality and beliefs

Hay is known for his dry sense of humour and Christian values and principles.

References
  1. "Home rule". National Business Review. 21 July 1995. p. 44.
  2. McClure, Margaret. "Hay, Keith Wilson". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 10 January 2017.
  3. Reidy, Jade (2013). Not Just Passing Through: the Making of Mt Roskill (2nd ed.). Auckland: Puketāpapa Local Board. p. 98. ISBN 978-1-927216-97-2. OCLC 889931177. Wikidata Q116775081.
  4. Orsman, Bernard (16 April 2010). "Ex-mayor back to support Banks". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 10 January 2017.
  5. "Auckland mayors". Auckland Libraries. Retrieved 10 January 2017.
  6. Hewitson, Michele (21 December 2001). "David Hay a man driven by own principles". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 10 January 2017.
  7. "Gwen Bull voted out of ARC in rates reckoning". The New Zealand Herald. 9 October 2004. Retrieved 10 January 2017.
  8. "David Hay, Auckland, CNZM". Governor-General of New Zealand. 7 April 2011. Archived from the original on 11 January 2017. Retrieved 10 January 2017.
  9. "Our team". Keith Hay Homes. Retrieved 10 January 2017.
  10. "New Year honours list 2011". Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 31 December 2010. Retrieved 5 January 2018.
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