Kirsten Wise
Kirsten Wise is the Mayor of Napier, New Zealand, where she focuses on local governance and community issues. Her leadership has been instrumental in discussions surrounding tourism funding and the economic strategies that benefit the Hawke's Bay region.
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Kirsten Wise was first elected as Mayor in 2019.
Hawke’s Bay voting venues open to the last minute, ready for high noon on Saturday
New Zealand· 2025-10-09
Napier Mayor Kirsten Wise said the assembly’s recommendations were an invaluable starting point in the journey towards a new pool for Napier.
Napier’s $100,000 citizens’ assembly declines to recommend site for new poolNew Zealand· 2025-10-06
Kirsten Wise supports the Ahuriri Rock Pools Development, contingent on funding being secured.
Rock pool plan at Ahuriri Beach: Backers confident of getting $20m development across the lineNew Zealand· 2025-08-19
Kirsten Wise is the incumbent mayor of Napier standing for re-election, discussing the challenges of achieving a 2.2% rates increase.
The 2.2% rates rise dream: Mayoral candidates on what they’d need to cut to get the lowest rate rise in NZNew Zealand· 2025-07-18
Napier Mayor Kirsten Wise said Brosnan’s comments were a timely reminder about the responsibilities councillors carry.
Claims mayoral candidate breached code of conduct by saying Napier Council has ignored core infrastructure projectsNew Zealand· 2025-07-03
Kirsten Wise, the Mayor, stated that the people of Maraenui deserve better housing and investment.
Napier state housing cuts: Maraenui site to stay empty, 12 years after demolition jobNew Zealand· 2025-07-02
Kirsten Wise is the Mayor of Napier, paid $160,000 for the same period.
Staffing costs at Hawke’s Bay councils - are they reasonable?New Zealand· 2025-05-22
Mayor Kirsten Wise said rather than being 'aesthetic changes', the work had been 'remedial', to keep the pool operational and safe for all users and staff.
Napier Aquatic Centre to fully reopen after 11 months of maintenanceNew Zealand· 2025-04-25Kirsten Wise, the mayor, explained that the decision to restrict vehicle access was made to protect the environment.
Fishermen frustrated as beach access further restricted in Napier: ‘Idiots spoiling it’New Zealand· 2025-04-25
Kirsten Wise is the Napier Mayor who understands the personal impact of public scrutiny on politicians.
Women in local government face increasing threats, online abuseNew Zealand· 2025-04-14
Mayor Kirsten Wise said the council was committed to climate change action.
‘Failed to deliver’: Napier City Council leaves regional climate committeeNew Zealand· 2025-03-28Napier Mayor Kirsten Wise is encouraging people to have their say on the proposed alcohol policies.
Hawke’s Bay bar owner says council plans for earlier closing times are ‘crazy’New Zealand· 2025-03-18
Kirsten Wise is the Napier Mayor who spoke out about the decline in healthcare services in Napier.
Napier urgent care future uncertain as after-hours changes loomNew Zealand· 2025-02-19
Napier Mayor Kirsten Wise participated in discussions regarding the future of Hawke’s Bay Tourism.
Napier council can save Hawke’s Bay Tourism after other councils agree to back it with grantsNew Zealand· 2025-02-13
