Adrienne Lee Staples (born 1956/1957) is a New Zealand local-body politician. She was the mayor of South Wairarapa for 12 years from 2004 to 2016, and was the first woman to serve in the role. In 2017 Staples was awarded the Order of the Rising Sun by the Japanese government, in recognition of her promotion of Japanese–New Zealand friendship and mutual understanding.
Council Member
Rural Health Alliance Aotearoa New Zealand Incorporated
Mar 2013 - Mar 2014
Chairperson
Southern Wairarapa Safer Community Council Incorporated
Sept 2007
Trustee
Wairarapa Workforce Development Trust
Sept 2007 - Jun 2009
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