Hawke's Bay Today will hold a mayoral debate in Central Hawke's Bay tomorrow following on from the successful debate in Hastings on Thursday night.
It is being held in conjunction with community newspaper The CHB Mail,
Hawke's Bay Today editor Andrew Austin said he was pleased with the attendance at the Hastings debate and was hoping that voters in Central Hawke's Bay would come out in numbers to hear the candidates for the mayoralty speak.
The debate will be be held at CHB Municipal Theatre in Waipawa. Doors open at 5.45pm, with the event at 6pm. The debate will be between current Central Hawke's Bay District councillor Sally Butler, Hinerua resident Gerard Pain and Waipukurau businesswoman Alex Walker.
"We had such a successful evening in Hastings and now it is CHB's turn.
"This is a critical election for the district because whoever wins will be a first-time mayor.