She was the second woman to hold the office , after Cath Tizard .
Fletcher retired as an MP in 1999 , having been elected Mayor of Auckland City at the 1998 local - body elections .
Mayor was the second Mayor to hold the office , after Cath Tizard .
Fletcher retired as an MP in 1999 , having been elected Mayor of Auckland City at the 1998 local - body elections .