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Central Hawke's Bay mayoral candidates debate water and rates issues

RNZNZ HeraldThursday 28 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

In this story Hastings District Council, Napier City Council, Alex Walker

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Incumbent Alex Walker and rival Will Foley debated in Waipukurau on Tuesday night. The discussion focused on regional water issues and rates increases. More than 150 people attended the event in person, with an additional 120 watching online.

How they headlined it

First reported by RNZ, Thu 28 Aug 2025, 4:56am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 9 hours
  1. RNZRNZ

    Central Hawke's Bay's mayoral hopefuls go head-to-head in debate (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Central Hawke’s Bay mayoral debate tackles water issues and rates rises (opens in new tab)