Richard Hellaby (5 January 1849 - 20 June 1902) was a New Zealand butcher and businessman. He was born in Thurvaston, Derbyshire, England on 5 January 1849. He died at age 53 and was buried at Purewa Cemetery in the Auckland suburb of Meadowbank.[1] After his death, his wife Amy Hellaby took over the running of the business.[2]