Peter Dignan

Peter Dignan (24 April 1847 – 15 June 1922) was the fifteenth Mayor of Auckland who held the office in 1897 and 1898. He was the first New Zealand-born and probably the first Catholic occupant of the position. which later, when Sheehan left the partnership, became Dignan and Armstrong. Dignan was an officer in the volunteer armed forces and for 22 years he was a trustee and sometime President of the Auckland Working Men's Club. He also gave his services to many other community endeavours, including the Auckland Harbour Board and the Auckland University College.

Dignan died on 15 June 1922.