Barbara Wendy Arnott QSO (née Barron, born 1950) is a New Zealand politician. She served as the 18th mayor of Napier between 2001 and 2013, and was the first female mayor of the city.[1]

Barbara Arnott
Arnott in 2014
18th Mayor of Napier
In office
2001–2013
Preceded byAlan Dick
Succeeded byBill Dalton[1]
Personal details
Born
Barbara Wendy Barron

1950 (age 73–74)

Arnott is the daughter of Bill and Mollie Barron, and is married to David Arnott.[2] In the 2014 New Year Honours, Arnott was appointed a Companion of the Queen's Service Order for services to local government and the community.[3]

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Previous mayors". Napier City Council. Retrieved 26 January 2017.
  2. ^ Laing, Doug (8 October 2013). "Mayor with steely resolve to improve city". Hawke's Bay Today. Retrieved 26 January 2017.
  3. ^ "New Year honours list 2014". Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 31 December 2013. Retrieved 12 January 2018.