Edward Russell Gaines ( 3 November 1926 -- 6 September 1994 ) was the Catholic Auxiliary Bishop of Auckland ( 1976 -- 1981 ) .
Was the first bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Hamilton , New Zealand ( 1980 -- 94 ) .
Edward Russell Gaines ( 3 November 1926 -- 6 September 1994 ) was the Catholic Auxiliary Bishop of Auckland ( 1976 -- 1981 ) and was the first bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Hamilton , New Zealand ( 1980 -- 94 ) .