Former Manukau City mayor Sir Barry Curtis – one of the country’s longest serving mayors – has died at the age of 87.
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says Sir Barry leaves “an enormous legacy”.
He led Manukau City from 1983 to 2007 at a time when the city was expanding rapidly.
In a post on the Auckland Council website, Brown said he knew Curtis well.
“He was a hugely influential figure in local politics and a pioneer as mayor of Manukau City Council for 24 years. He was the country’s longest serving mayor at the time,” Brown said.
“He was known for his booming trademark voice and was a genuine champion of the communities he served over a 40-year career in local government.”
The council post said Curtis was a dedicated public servant who devoted nearly 40 years of his life to serving the people of Manukau and Auckland.
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The council post said Sir Barry Curtis was a dedicated public servant who devoted nearly 40 years of his life to serving the people of Manukau and Auckland.
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