Age, Biography and Wiki
Colin Kay (Colin Milton Kay) was born on 30 October, 1926 in Auckland, New Zealand, is a New Zealand sportsman and politician. Discover Colin Kay's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 81 years old?
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Colin Milton Kay |
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| Age |
81 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio |
| Born |
30 October 1926 |
| Birthday |
30 October |
| Birthplace |
Auckland, New Zealand |
| Date of death |
5 June, 2008 |
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N/A |
| Nationality |
New Zealand
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Colin Kay Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is Colin Kay's Wife?
His wife is Jill Viva Kay (d. 2015)
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| Wife |
Jill Viva Kay (d. 2015) |
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Colin Kay Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Colin Kay worth at the age of 81 years old? Colin Kay’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from New Zealand. We have estimated Colin Kay's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
politician |
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Timeline
Colin Milton Kay (30 October 1926 – 5 June 2008) was a New Zealand sportsman and politician.
Kay was born in Auckland in 1926, his father owned and operated a womenswear manufacturing and retailing business, and his mother was a homemaker.
The family lived in Remuera, and Kay attended King's College, Auckland from 1939 to 1943, where he was a house prefect, and won a tennis championship and an intercollegiate high jump competition.
His mother supported his sports, attending all his sports meetings, and telling him to dig a pit in part of the family tennis court so he could practice his jumping.
Kay later enrolled in accounting at the University of Auckland, while not completing his studies he was active in athletics and played rugby.
He worked at and later purchased his father's business.
He was also the triple jump champion of New Zealand in 1950 and 1951, and represented New Zealand at the 1950 Empire Games in Auckland.
Kay competed in the 1950 British Empire Games in Auckland, coming 8th in the hop step and jump at 13.91m.
He was the New Zealand triple jump champion in 1950 with a jump of 14.14m, and in 1951 with a jump of 14.31m.
The University of Auckland Athletics Club successfully nominated Kay to lead the national team to the 1962 Commonwealth Games team in Perth, where New Zealand won 32 medals including 10 golds.
Kay founded the Auckland Joggers Club with Arthur Lydiard in 1962, and the annual Auckland Round the Bays fun run in 1973.
He was first elected to the Auckland City Council in 1971, and was later elected mayor of Auckland in 1980, succeeding Dove-Myer Robinson.
He achieved a goal to raise $150,000 for the 1974 Commonwealth Games in Christchurch, and was on the board of directors for the 1990 Commonwealth Games in Auckland.
With Douglas Myers in 1977 he jointly founded the New Zealand Sports Foundation, where he served as Governor for 16 years.
He was the 34th Mayor of Auckland City, elected for one term serving from 1980 to 1983, and chairman of the Auckland Regional Council from 1986 to 1992.
In 1986, he became chairperson of the Auckland Regional Authority (ARA).
After the 1989 New Zealand local government reforms, ARA became the Auckland Regional Council and Kay remained chairperson until 1992.
Kay was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the 1990 New Year Honours, for services to local government, sport and the community.
He was a founder and the chairman of the Peter Snell Institute of Sport in 2000, and organisation with the objective of finding and promoting sporting talent in New Zealand.
He died in 2008, more than one year after suffering a major stroke, and was survived by his wife and three sons.
The main stand of Mt Smart Stadium was named the Colin Kay stand in his honour.
