Sir Hamish Hay, 1927 - 2008
Former Christchurch mayor Sir Hamish Grenfell Hay died on September 7 2008, aged 80.
A city councillor from 1959, Sir Hamish became Christchurch’s mayor in 1974 and won five terms in office before stepping down in 1989.
He was knighted in 1982, and also served as a regional councillor for Christchurch North for six years from 1995 - 2001.
Christchurch City Council set up a condolence book in the foyer of the civic offices for members of the public to sign.
News reports
- Christchurch remembers Sir Hamish Hay, CCC press release 8th September 2008, on scoop.co.nz
- Condolence book set up, CCC press release 8th September 2008, on scoop.co.nz
- Sir Hamish Hay Environment Canterbury press release on scoop.co.nz
- News of the death on stuff.co.nz via NZPA
- Timeline of Sir Hamish’s life - stuff.co.nz
- Sir Hamish led city with dignity, Obituary from The Press - stuff.co.nz
- Radio NZ report
- TVNZ report
More information about Sir Hamish Hay
Hay Days – autobiography in the library catalogue- Picture of Hamish Hay in his mayoral regalia.
- Hay’s Ltd - famous retail outlet started by Hamish Hay’s father James
- Hay’s Parade photographs
- Public monuments: Hamish Hay Bridge in Victoria Square and the H. G. Hay commorative plaque at Friendship Corner
- Search our Papers index for articles about Sir Hamish Hay
- Heart sounds, by Sir Hamish’s brother, Sir David Hay
