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 has set up a condolence book in the foyer of the civic offices for members of the public to sign.

Read the Christchurch City Council media releases:

News of the death on stuff.co.nz via NZPA
Timeline of Sir Hamish's life - stuff.co.nz
The Press Obituary
Newstalk ZB report
Radio NZ report
TVNZ report
ECAN press release on scoop.co.nz
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
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Heart sounds, by Sir Hamish's brother, Sir David Hay