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Mayor McGrath Navigates Napier's Turbulent Start
Napier’s Mayor Richard McGrath is navigating a turbulent first eight months in office, balancing personal burnout with public duty—often hitting the basketball court to reset. While he won by a comfortable margin, council dynamics have been rocky, with departures and appointments stirring friction. McGrath insists the division is just part of transition, and he welcomes it—he doesn’t want a rubber-stamp council. He’s proud of honoring campaign pledges, like reevaluating the Waka Hub and Ahuriri Park, and staying focused on affordability amid soaring costs. He’s firmly against forced…
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