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Richard McGrath elected as new Napier mayor

NZ HeraldRNZSaturday 11 October 2025 · 2 outlets · 3 reports · updated

In this story NZME, Kirsten Wise, Richard McGrath

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Richard McGrath has been elected Mayor of Napier, defeating Kirsten Wise. With approximately 85 per cent of the votes counted on Saturday, McGrath held a lead of 3,273 votes. The incoming mayor stated he was shocked and surprised by the election result.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Sat 11 Oct 2025, 2:24pm · 3 reports from 2 outlets over 22 hours
  1. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Local elections 2025: Richard McGrath new Napier Mayor, ousts Kirsten Wise (opens in new tab)

  2. RNZRNZ

    Napier mayoral race: Richard McGrath ousts Kirsten Wise (opens in new tab)