Constitutional Advisory Panel, which sought public input on a written constitution for New Zealand, since 2011. Personal life Chin has been married to Noleen since 1964 with whom he had 4 children. he lives in Roslyn and is a prominent operatic singer. Chin suffered a heart attack on New Year's eve, 2014 whilst on a plane from Dunedin to Wellington to visit his son. He had a triple bypass and later recovered. References External links Profile and contact information at the Dunedin City Council Biography at Webb Farry Barristers & Solicitors 1941 births Companions of the New Zealand Order of Merit Living people Mayors of Dunedin Lawyers from Dunedin New Zealand people of Chinese descent University of Otago alumni