David John Hay (born ) is a New Zealand politician and businessman. He served as mayor of

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from 1987 to 1989, and deputy mayor of

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on three occasions (1991–1998, 2001–2004, and 2007–2010). He was also an

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lor between 2004 and 2007. He is the managing director of Keith Hay Homes Limited, founded by his father.

Early life and family

Born in , Hay is the son of Keith Wilson Hay, the founder of Keith Hay Homes Ltd, and Enid Marjorie Hay (née Paris). He attended

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, and graduated from the

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with a commerce degree, and obtained accountancy and chartered secretarial qualifications from Auckland Institute of Technology.

Local-body politics

In 1983, Hay was elected as a member of the Mount Roskill Borough Council, and served as mayor of that borough between 1987 and 1989, when it was absorbed into Auckland City. He was subsequently elected to the

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on the

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ticket, and served as deputy mayor between 1991 and 1998 under

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, 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. 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." Hay was elected to the

in 2004, and served one three-year term. He did not seek election to the new Auckland Council in 2010.

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.

Honours

In the

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, Hay was appointed a

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for services to local-body affairs and the community.

Personality and beliefs

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

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Hay, David 1940s births Living people University of Auckland alumni Auckland University of Technology alumni Mayors of places in the Auckland Region Deputy mayors of places in New Zealand Auckland City Councillors Auckland regional councillors New Zealand businesspeople Companions of the New Zealand Order of Merit People educated at Mount Roskill Grammar School Year of birth missing (living people)