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  "description": "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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  "textContent": "> Former Manukau City mayor Sir Barry Curtis – one of the country’s longest serving mayors – has died at the age of 87.\n>\n> Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says Sir Barry leaves “an enormous legacy”.\n>\n> He led Manukau City from 1983 to 2007 at a time when the city was expanding rapidly.\n>\n> In a post on the Auckland Council website, Brown said he knew Curtis well.\n>\n> “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.\n>\n> “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.”\n>\n> 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.\n>\n> RNZ\n\nRead More",
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