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Mayor and candidates defend Napier City Council staff Christmas breakfast cost

NZ HeraldStuff1NewsSaturday 14 June 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated

In this story Napier City Council, Kirsten Wise, Richard McGrath

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Napier City Council spent nearly $30,000 on a staff Christmas breakfast and morning tea. Mayor Kirsten Wise and mayoral candidates are defending the expenditure, stating it aligns with internal staff recognition policies.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Sat 14 Jun 2025, 6:00am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 8 hours
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