John Rymer

John Oliver Rymer (13 August 1924 – 7 April 2003) was the Dean of Auckland from 1970 until 1991. He was educated at the University of Queensland and ordained in 1948. Rymer held various positions, including curacies at St Peter's Cathedral Armidale and St Paul's Cathedral, Rockhampton. He also served as the Vicar of Biloela from 1951 to 1954 and as the Chaplain of the University of New England. Additionally, from 1985 to 1993, he served as Padre of the Auckland Division of the RNZNVR. John Rymer made significant contributions to the religious community and held leadership positions throughout his career.