James O'Neill (politician)

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James O'Neill (1819 - 1882) was a 19th century New Zealand politician. He served in the 1st Parliament, the 3rd Parliament, and the 4th Parliament.

He represented two Auckland seats; first the City of Auckland from 1853 to 1855, when he was defeated, and then the Northern Division (the area between Auckland and Whangarei) from 1861 to 1869. In 1869, he resigned from Parliament and was appointed to the Legislative Council. He was also a member of the Auckland Provincial Council.