Aaron Ayers | |
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 Aaron Ayers wearing the mayoral chain | |
| 14th Mayor of Christchurch | |
| In office 16 December 1885 – 21 December 1887 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Hulbert |
| Succeeded by | Charles Louisson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1836 Gloucester, England |
| Died | 16 September 1900 Avonside, Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Spouse | Isabella Eliza Ayers (née Williams) |
| Profession | hairdresser and tobacconist auctioneer |
Aaron Ayers (1836 – 16 September 1900) arrived in Christchurch, New Zealand from England as a newly married man in his mid 20s. He was a hairdresser and tobacconist for two decades before entering the auctioneering business. He was elected Mayor of Christchurch in 1885 unopposed, and was re-elected a year later in the most keenly contested mayoral election thus far, narrowly beating Charles Louisson. He retired after his second term as mayor. In 1887 he contested a 1887 by-election for Heathcote and the 1887 election for Christchurch South, but came second on both occasions. After his mayoralty, he lived mostly a private life and was known as an avid gardener.