Napier City Council Taradale Ward hopeful Kirsten Wise reckons it was only a matter of time before she put her hand up.
She is the member of a fourth generation Napier family and aged 39, she's already served as an elected member of the Hawke's Bay District Health Board, is a member of Bledisloe School's Board of Trustees, and with two business partners set up a Napier accounting firm.
She says it's time for "fresh eyes and input" into Napier's governance, and she's suited with a background providing financial support and advice to a wide variety of businesses "local and internationally."
"Utilising my skills and expertise in the financial sector to support businesses throughout our city and stimulate economic growth across our region as a whole is one of my key drivers for standing for council," says Ms Wise, one of five candidates as two new councillors are sought for the Ward.
"As a Taradale resident I am particularly focused on the revitalisation of the Taradale Shopping Area and very keen to work with retailers to develop and implement a strategic plan to secure the future of our local retail outlets."
