Frank Kitts

Sir Francis Joseph Kitts was Mayor of Wellington from 1956 - 1974.

Born in Waimate, Canterbury, Kitts entered the political arena at 16 when he joined the Labour Party. Kitts became Wellington's longest serving mayor.

At six foot two inches tall, Kitts was an imposing figure. Throughout his 18-year mayoralty, he was well regarded for his tireless efforts to serve the public. Development in the city during his mayoralty included the opening of the Cuba Street mall.

Frank Kitts Park on the Wellington waterfront was named in his memory.