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Sir James Belich
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Mayor from 1986 - 1992.
Sir James Belich - father of the New Zealand historian of the same name - was the mayor of Wellington between 1986 and 1992. Belich successfully concentrated on tightening up Council operations, turning Council departments into efficient and self accountable business units.
Belich also set up a trust to organise 'Sesqui' - a celebration marking 150 years since the founding of Wellington city. He was knighted in 1990.
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Appointed to RoleMayor of WellingtonRelationship Date Range1986 - 1992
Relationship Date Range1986 - 1992Sir James Belich. Archives Online, accessed 05/12/2023, https://archivesonline.wcc.govt.nz/nodes/view/153955