Background
Caygill, Hon David was born on November 15, 1948 in Chirstchurch, New Zealand.
Caygill, Hon David was born on November 15, 1948 in Chirstchurch, New Zealand.
Bachelor, University Canterbury, 1970. Bachelor of Laws, 1974.
Lawyer, 1974-1978;
member parliament, St. Albans, since 1978. Minister finance, 1988-1990. Minister revenue, 1988-1989, minister health, 1987-1988.
Shadow minister for local government, 1981, shadow minister of energy, 1982, labour spokesman on Trade and Industry, 1983. Chair Canterbury Regional Council of Labour Party. Chairman Authority's Air Pollution Committee.
Member Canterbury Regional Planning Authority, Christchurch Polytechnic Council, Canterbury regional Council, Christchurch City Council, University Canterbury Students' Association (president 1971).
Married Eileen Boyd Caygill, 1974. Children: James, Elizabeth, Emily, Laura.