Linda HallLocal Democracy reporter·Hawkes Bay Today·9 Aug, 2026 12:00 AM5 mins to readCentral Hawke's Bay District Mayor Will Foley says the best part of his job is representing the community. Photo / Linda HallCentral Hawke’s Bay’s mayor says that although his role “consumes” him, he loves everything about it.It’s been almost 10 months since Will Foley was elected mayor of the rural district, 50km south of Hastings, defeating incumbent Alex Walker, who had held the seat for nine years, by 1645 votes.TOP
What if I’m CHB’s last mayor? The 'huge weight' on Will Foley's shoulders
'We don’t want to look back and think that was the wrong move.'
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