Porirua farewells Deputy Mayor Kylie Wihapi after sudden death
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The mayor of Porirua says the councillors are working together to fill the gaps left by the sudden death of Deputy Mayor Kylie Wihapi.
The mayor of Porirua says the councillors are working together to fill the gaps left by the sudden death of Deputy Mayor Kylie Wihapi.
Wihapi died after a fall at her home last weekend. She was 45 years old.
A funeral service was being held at Te Rauparaha Arena in Porirua on Saturday following her laying in state for two days of evening services and poroporoaki at Horouta Marae this week.
Porirua Mayor Anita Baker said she was first struck by Wihapi's determination when she heard her speak about the impact of the construction of Transmission Gully in 2015.
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