Fran Wilde
Fran Wilde is a mayoral hopeful in South Wairarapa, known for her advocacy on road safety and tourism issues in the region. Recently, she made headlines following a fatal crash that renewed calls for reducing the speed limit on a critical road that supports the local wine tourism industry. Wilde expressed her deep concern regarding the crash, describing it as devastating for the community, and emphasized the urgency of addressing speed limit regulations to prevent future tragedies. Her pragmatic approach to road safety includes prioritizing immediate actions over prolonged discussions.
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Recent news mentions
Dame Fran Wilde, mayor till 1995, expressed her anger over not being put through to the council’s chief executive about the matter.
Confidential council documents in old Wellington mayoral desk not the only mishandled files
New Zealand· 2025-11-15
Dame Fran Wilde expressed her outrage over the breach of confidentiality regarding the documents.
Former Wellington mayors outraged their confidential documents land in public handsNew Zealand· 2025-09-25
Fran Wilde has advocated for the road’s 100km/h speed limit to be reduced following a tragic incident.
Martinborough crash: Is a shared path between wineries needed and who pays? – A Capital LetterNew Zealand· 2025-02-28
Fran Wilde said the crash was devastating and a major blow to a region that relied on tourism.
Fatal crash in Wairarapa renews push for speed limit reductionNew Zealand· 2025-02-13