Charles Haynes

Charles Haynes (1838 - 7 October 1901) was a New Zealand local politician who served as Mayor of Dunedin from 1892 to 1893. He was active in municipal government in both Palmerston and Dunedin and held a number of civic and charitable positions during the late nineteenth century.

Early life and business Haynes was born in Tasmania in 1838 and later moved to Victoria, Australia where he received his schooling. He arrived in Otago, New Zealand in 1859.

In Otago, he initially worked as a carrier supplying goods to the goldfields.

In 1873, he established a general store in Palmerston, which he operated for several years.

During his period in public life, he also served on a number of benevolent and charitable boards and participated in community committees within Dunedin.

Death Haynes died in Dunedin on 7 October 1901, aged 63.