About Hugh Rennie
Born 1945. Hugh Rennie is a New Zealand lawyer.
Sir Heughan Bassett Rennie (born 7 April 1945) is a New Zealand lawyer and businessman. In the 1989 Queen's Birthday Honours, he was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire, in recognition of his service as chairman of the Broadcasting Corporation of New Zealand between 1984 and 1988. He was made a Queen's Counsel in 1995.
In the 2022 Queen's Birthday and Platinum Jubilee Honours, Rennie was appointed a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to governance, the law, business and the community.
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Who is Hugh Rennie?
New Zealand King's Counsel and businessman
When was Hugh Rennie born?
Hugh Rennie was born on 7 April 1945 in Whanganui.
What is Hugh Rennie's occupation?
Hugh Rennie is a lawyer.
What nationality is Hugh Rennie?
Hugh Rennie is New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hugh Rennie. https://biography.guide/hugh-rennie/
MLA: "Hugh Rennie." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/hugh-rennie/.
Chicago: "Hugh Rennie." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/hugh-rennie/.
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