Dennis Rogers

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Dennis Rogers was a GP, and latterly the Mayor of Hamilton, New Zealand from 1959-1968. He was elected for 3 terms. During his mayorship, he campaigned for the poor and for an international airport to built in Hamilton. He died of a heart attack in 1987.

He was well known for his like of gardening, and the Rogers Rose gardens in Hamilton are named after him.

Rogers' Brother, Anthony Rogers, was also a well known Hamiltonian political figure. Rogers was married to Helen Wyn-Hesse. They had 3 children.