9 May 2025

After 38 years parking warden John bows out

From Afternoons, 1:10 pm on 9 May 2025

Our first guest probably has the highest step count in the country.

At the ripe old age of 80 Napier parking warden John McKelvie has called time on a 38-year long career.

Known among local retailers as the "legend in blue" he says his job was about much more than just handing out tickets.

80 year old Napier parking warden John McKelvie retires

Photo: Napier City Council