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Napier Mayor Bill Dalton suffers stroke
The family of Napier Mayor Bill Dalton has asked the district health board to issue the following statement on their behalf.
“Our husband and father, Mayor Bill Dalton, suffered a stroke yesterday and is in a critical condition in Hawke’s Bay Hospital
“We are with him and we expect his condition to become clearer over the coming days.
“We would like to thank everyone for their kind wishes and support at this very difficult time. However we ask for privacy, and do not wish to make any further comment at this time.”
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The family has also provided the attached photo for your use. Pictured from left Mayor Bill Dalton with his wife Shirley.
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