Career

Born in Leicester, England, he emigrated to New Zealand in 1860, settling in Auckland in 1864 after spending time in the Otago gold fields and serving with the Militia in the Waikato during the New Zealand Land Wars. He established a sound building and contracting business and was prominent in many civic and charitable bodies in Auckland. He was elected to the City of Auckland multi-member electorate in 1896, but was defeated in 1899.

Holland died at his home in Auckland on 31 August 1922, and was buried at Purewa Cemetery.