Heather Tanguay

Heather Tanguay
Tanguay in 2022
27th Mayor of Palmerston North
In office
2004–2007
Preceded byMark Bell-Booth
Succeeded byJono Naylor
Personal details
Born
Heather Leigh Black

(1944-09-17) 17 September 1944 (age 80)
Napier, New Zealand
Political partyLabour

Heather Leigh Tanguay QSO JP (née Black; born 17 September 1944) is a New Zealand politician who served for twelve years on the Palmerston North City Council, being Mayor from 2004 to 2007. She takes a leading role in the community, has served in many official positions and received national awards for taking the lead in initiating social programmes to build diversity and support those who are disadvantaged.