He was the first openly gay secondary school teacher and parliamentary candidate in New Zealand .
Robin Duff ( 1947 -- 16 February 2015 ) was a New Zealand teacher , education leader and gay rights activitist .
Robin Duff was the first openly gay teacher     and parliamentary candidate in New Zealand .
Robin Duff ( 1947 -- 16 February 2015 ) was a New Zealand teacher , education leader and gay rights activitist .