# Kylie Wihapi's sudden death

> Porirua Deputy Mayor Kylie Wihapi dies at 45 after weekend fall.
- Title: Kylie Wihapi's sudden death · RNZ | Shortify
- Summary: Porirua Deputy Mayor Kylie Wihapi dies at 45 after weekend fall. Porirua Deputy Mayor Kylie Wihapi died at 45 following a home fall on Saturday, with her…
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- Source: RNZ — https://rnz.co.nz/news/regional/2316437/former-porirua-deputy-mayor-kylie-wihapi-to-be-farewelled-after-sudden-death
- Author: RNZ | Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa
- Published: 2026-11-03T03:01:07+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: kylie wihapi, porirua, deputy mayor, sudden death, tangihanga, māori ward councillor, animal welfare, netball, paremata school board, politics, news
## Kylie Wihapi's death
Porirua Deputy Mayor Kylie Wihapi died at 45 after a fall at her home on Saturday morning.
## Funeral arrangements
Her tangihanga begins this week with services at Horouta Marae in Papakōwhai and Te Rauparaha Arena in Porirua.
## Mayor's tribute
Mayor Anita Baker called Wihapi a friend, trusted colleague, and advisor who gave generously without recognition.
## Key takeaway

Porirua Deputy Mayor Kylie Wihapi died at 45 following a home fall on Saturday, with her tangihanga starting this week.