Westland's Grant Poised to Become NZ's Second Transgender Mayor - and Its Oldest

Westland's Grant poised to become NZ's second transgender mayor - and its oldest

By Alexa Cook of RNZ The Westland District may be about to get New Zealand’s second transgender mayor and its oldest. Hokitika businesswoman Jacquie Grant,...

Grant could be oldest mayor in tight race

Jacquie Grant has previously served two terms on the Grey District Council. Photo: Lois Williams/LDR It's a tight race for the Westland mayoralty, with Hokitika businesswoman Jacquie Grant leading the race against incumbent Helen Lash by just 64 votes.

Jacquie Grant Looks Set To Be NZ’s First Transgender Mayor Since Georgina Beyer

Ahead in the Westland's mayoral race by 64 votes, Hokitika businesswoman Jacquie Grant say she has the balls to cut rates.