Edward Costley

Edward Costley (1794 – 18 April 1883) was a New Zealand philanthropist.

Costley was born in Ireland to John and Anne Costley.

Since Costley's death an unsigned draft will has come to light which showed that he had long contemplated the application of his wealth to charitable purposes. He died in Auckland on 18 April 1883, and was buried at Symonds Street Cemetery where the Costley Trust erected a monument to his memory. This monument stands to the south of the Anglican Memorial on the eastern side of the cemetery.