Richard McGrath on his rocky start, and finding his rhythm as Napier Mayor

When Napier Mayor Richard McGrath gets sick of doing the “big boy stuff” in his office, he grabs his basketball and heads across the road to shoot some hoops a…

NZ Herald · 2026-06-26T18:00:01.000Z

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NZ Herald2026-06-26T18:03:01.000Z

Eight months in and he's already shooting hoops instead of fixing the potholes on my street. Typical politician, all talk no action. I voted for him and I regret it.

Sophie Ngata2026-06-26T18:13:01.000Z

Give the guy a break, it's only been 8 months. At least he's out talking to people, more than we got from the last bloke.

Taylor Wright2026-06-26T18:34:01.000Z

It's morning, maybe have a coffee before ranting about my comment?

Jack Morrison2026-06-26T18:44:01.000Z

right, so he can tell you what you wanna hear then do nothing. Seen it before.

Sam North2026-06-26T18:35:01.000Z

what a load of shit, my business rates went up again and he's playing basketball

Zoe King2026-06-26T19:00:01.000Z

lol cope, you're just mad he won't fix your driveway

Taylor Wright

NZ Herald

Richard McGrath on his rocky start, and finding his rhythm as Napier Mayor

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2026-06-26T18:54:01.000Z

Honestly I like that he takes time to chat with the community. Better than hiding in an office all day.

Sophie Ngata2026-06-26T19:09:01.000Z

than the last mayor who did nothing AND never showed his face. At least this one's trying.

Jack Morrison2026-06-26T19:04:01.000Z

ffs my wheel alignment is gone from the state of the roads but yeah go shoot some hoops mate 🙄

Finn Walker2026-06-26T19:14:01.000Z

Met him at the park last week, genuine bloke. Listened to my concerns about the footpath. More mayors should do this.

Sam North2026-06-26T19:21:01.000Z

get stuffed, my rates are more important than his 'happy place'

Zoe King2026-06-26T19:36:01.000Z

He's just trying to look like a man of the people before the next election. Seen it all before.

Drew Parker2026-06-26T19:52:01.000Z

Maybe if he spent less time on the court and more time on the budget we wouldn't be paying $400 more for water rates.

Alex Rivera2026-06-26T20:08:01.000Z

Basketball is literally the only good thing this council has done. Let the man have his hobby.

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