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George Gair
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DescriptionFounding Board Member
The Hon. George Gair, a long-standing Member of Parliament and highly valued supporter of Kristin, played a significant role in the school's early years. Known for his generosity of time and influence, George was instrumental in opening doors and creating opportunities for Kristin. According to one of Kristin’s founders, Barry Stevens, without George, Kristin would have “undoubtedly failed.”
A founding board member and financial advisor for independent schools, George also served as Kristin’s Vice Patron, returning regularly for milestone occasions, such as speaking at the opening of the School Gym in 1984, attending the first Foundation Day Assembly in 1989, and serving on the committee that appointed the inaugural Board of Trustees for the Kristin School Charitable Trust in 1999. George passed away in 2015, but his steady guidance and enthusiasm have left a legacy that continues to shape Kristin today.
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The Hon. George Gair, a long-standing Member of Parliament and highly valued supporter of Kristin, played a significant role in the school's early years. Known for his generosity of time and influence, George was instrumental in opening doors and creating opportunities for Kristin. According to one of Kristin’s founders, Barry Stevens, without George, Kristin would have “undoubtedly failed.”
A founding board member and financial advisor for independent schools, George also served as Kristin’s Vice Patron, returning regularly for milestone occasions, such as speaking at the opening of the School Gym in 1984, attending the first Foundation Day Assembly in 1989, and serving on the committee that appointed the inaugural Board of Trustees for the Kristin School Charitable Trust in 1999. George passed away in 2015, but his steady guidance and enthusiasm have left a legacy that continues to shape Kristin today.
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George Gair. Kristin School Archives, accessed 15/11/2026, https://kristinschool.recollect.co.nz/nodes/view/7565