John Burke (mayor)
John Burke | |
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Burke in 2024 | |
| 2nd Mayor of Porirua | |
| In office 1983–1998 | |
| Preceded by | Whitford Brown |
| Succeeded by | Jenny Brash |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Brian Burke 6 February 1946 Invercargill, New Zealand |
| Political party | Labour |
| Spouse | Linda Burke |
| Residence | Paremata |
John Brian Burke QSO JP (born 6 February 1946) is a former mayor of Porirua City, Wellington Region, New Zealand. Prior to his time as mayor from 1983 to 1998, he served 12 years as a city councillor with six years from 1977 to 1983 as deputy mayor. After a 15-year absence from the city council, in 2013 and 2016 he stood for election as a city councillor in the eastern ward, and was elected. In September 2019 Burke announced he would not be seeking re-election, ending 48 years of continuous public office which began in 1971.