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Paul Rieger | |
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Rieger in 1997 | |
| 24th Mayor of Palmerston North | |
| In office 1985–1998 | |
| Preceded by | Brian Elwood |
| Succeeded by | Jill White |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Paul Warren Rieger 15 October 1933[1] Palmerston North, New Zealand |
Paul Warren Rieger QSO JP (born 15 October 1933) is a former New Zealand local-body politician. He served as mayor of Palmerston North from 1985 to 1998,[2][3] and was a member of the Horizons Regional Council between 1998 and 2019.[4]
Rieger served on the Council of Massey University between 1987 and 2004.[5]
In the 1992 New Year Honours, Rieger was appointed a Companion of the Queen's Service Order for public services.[6]