| Dr Denis Rogers OBE | |
|---|---|
| 25th Mayor of Hamilton | |
| In office December 1959 – October 1968 |
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| Preceded by | Roderick Braithwaite |
| Succeeded by | Michael Minogue |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 1917 |
| Died | 1987 (aged 69–70) |
| Spouse(s) | Helen Wyn-Hesse |
| Relations | Sophia and Alfred Rogers (grandparents) Eugene and Gwendoline Rogers (parents) Anthony Rogers (brother) Patricia Rogers (sister) |
Denis Rogers (1917–1987) was a doctor (GP), and latterly the Mayor of Hamilton, New Zealand from 1959 to 1968, elected for three terms. During his mayorship, he campaigned for the poor and for an international airport to be built in Hamilton. He died of a myocardial infarction in 1987.
He was well known for his like of gardening, and the Rogers Rose gardens in Hamilton are named after him.
Rogers was married to Helen Wyn-Hesse; they had 3 children.
In 1964, Rogers was made an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, and in 1985 was awarded the Freedom of the City award.
Rogers died of a heart attack in 1987.
Rogers' brother, Anthony Rogers, was also a well known political figure in Hamilton.
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Roderick Braithwaite |
Mayor of Hamilton 1959–1968 |
Succeeded by Michael Minogue |