Assid Corban

Assid Khaleel Corban OBE JP[1] (1 February 1925 – 16 September 2018)[2] was a New Zealand local-body politician and company director.

He held that position until the 1989 local government reforms when Henderson became part of the newly formed Waitakere City.

[6] As mayor, Corban oversaw the development of Henderson Square, a large-scale shopping centre (now known as WestCity Waitakere).

[9] Corban was a longstanding member of the New Zealand Orchid Society and the Auckland Horticultural Council.

[10] In the 1988 Queen's Birthday Honours, he was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire, for services to local government and the community.