HAY, WILLIAM (1805-75) was born in Scotland and came to Wellington in 1840. A builder by trade, he moved to Auckland when it became the capital and was engaged in his trade there for many years. He built Government House. When Hay retired with a competency he bought a farm at Woodstock, Papakura. He was a member of the road board and president of the Agricultural Society. Hay was much interested in education, and promoted several schools in the province. He represented Suburbs of Auckland in the Provincial Council (1855-57), Franklin (1870-73) and Papakura (1873-75). He was a fluent speaker, was interested in social and religious movements, and was an office-bearer of the Presbyterian church. The engagement of Kirikiri was fought on his boundary. Hay died on 15 Feb 1875.

Auckland P.C. Proc.; N.Z. Herald, 16 Feb 1875.

Reference: Volume 1, page 202

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