John Allum
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Sir John Andrew Charles Allum was a New Zealand businessman and engineer, and was Mayor of Auckland City from 1941 to 1953.
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Dove-Myer Robinson
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Sir Dove-Myer Robinson was Mayor of Auckland City from 1959 to 1965 and from 1968 to 1980. Holding office for 6,543 days in total, his was the longest tenure of any holder of the office. He was a colo
John Allum
…into Waitemata Harbour. Allum was vehemently opposed by the Auckland and Suburban Drainage League over his sewerage scheme. He dismissed their leader Dove-Myer Robinson as a "noisy crank" which was a political mistake. Robinson backed John Luxford in his challenge to Allum at the 1953 mayoral election. Allum was defeated…
Browns Island, the location of the sewage scheme Robinson opposed
Robinson (left) and Buttle following the 1959 election
Statue of Sir Dove-Myer Robinson in Aotea Square, Auckland