Ruapehu mayor Don Cameron and his wife Phyl have been attacked in Raetihi.
The attack came when they attempted to stop of suspected theft on Tuesday night.
The two were leaving the historic Raetihi Theatre in Seddon St when they noticed a group of three people making off with props intended for an upcoming production.
They approached the group and asked them to return the items, but instead were set upon. The attack left both of them with cuts and bruises.
Yesterday Mr Cameron said both he and his wife, although shaken and upset by the attack, would make a full recovery, and he hoped to be back at work today.