Dove-Myer Robinson
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Sir Dove-Myer Robinson (15 June 1901 – 14 August 1989) was Mayor of Auckland City from 1959 to 1965 and from 1968 to 1980. Holding office for 6,543 days in total (17 years, 10 months, and 30 days), his was the longest tenure of any holder of the office.[1] He was a colourful character and became affectionately known across New Zealand as "Robbie".[2] He was one of several Jewish mayors of Auckland, although he rejected Judaism as a teenager and became a lifelong atheist.[3] He has been described as a "slight, bespectacled man whose tiny stature was offset by a booming voice and massive ego".[3]
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Sir Dove-Myer Robinson | |
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32nd Mayor of Auckland City | |
In office 8 December 1959 – 28 October 1965 | |
Deputy | See list
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Preceded by | Keith Buttle |
Succeeded by | Roy McElroy |
In office 23 October 1968 – 30 October 1980 | |
Deputy | See list
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Preceded by | Roy McElroy |
Succeeded by | Colin Kay |
1st Chair of the Auckland Regional Authority | |
In office 1 November 1963 – 9 October 1965 | |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Hugh Lambie |
Personal details | |
Born | 15 June 1901 Sheffield, England |
Died | 14 August 1989(1989-08-14) (aged 88) Auckland, New Zealand |
Political party | Independent |
Other political affiliations | United Independents (1953–1959) |
Relations | Dame Barbara Goodman (niece) Saul Goldsmith (cousin) |
Children | 6 |
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