James Job Holland

James Job Holland
13th Mayor of Auckland City
In office 1893–1896
Preceded by	William Crowther
Succeeded by	Abraham Boardman
Member of the New Zealand Parliament for City of Auckland
In office 1896–1899
Preceded by	Charles Button
Succeeded by	William Joseph Napier
Personal details
Born	1841 Leicester, England
Died	31 August 1922 Auckland, New Zealand
Political party	Liberal
Spouse(s)	Christine Whisker (m.1871)

James Job Holland (1841 – 31 August 1922) was a Liberal Party Member of Parliament in Auckland, New Zealand and the mayor of Auckland 1893–1896.

Born in Leicester, England, he emigrated to New Zealand in 1860, settling in Auckland in 1864 after spending time in the Otago gold fields and serving as a sergeant with the Militia in the Waikato during the New Zealand Land Wars. He established a sound building and contracting business and became a public figure, being prominent in many civic and charitable bodies in Auckland. He was a member of Manchester Unity, an Oddfellow and a Freemason.

In 1886 Holland was elected as city councillor for the city's Eastern Ward. He also served two terms on the Auckland Harbour Board and was for some years a member of the Hospital Board. Later, in 1893 he was elected Mayor of Auckland City serving for three years.

He was elected to the City of Auckland multi-member electorate in 1896, but was defeated in 1899. Upon defeat, Holland was subsequently appointed as a Government trustee to the Auckland Savings Bank. He also served as the chairman of the committee of St. John Ambulance Association.

Holland died at his home in Auckland on 31 August 1922, and was buried at Purewa Cemetery.

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