2022

Napier City Council

Ahuriri Ward
The Napier City Council provides local services and facilities, such as public transport, rubbish and recycling, libraries, parks, and recreation facilities. It also makes decisions about building and planning, local regulations, and infrastructure, such as water supply and sewerage. The council is made up of 12 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the city). Two councillors will be elected from the Ahuriri ward. This is a first past the post (FPP) election, so you vote by ticking the name of your preferred candidate on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Napier City Council election.

Candidates

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Keith Price

Keith Price

Louise Burnside

Louise Burnside

Karl Goodchild

Karl Goodchild

Leanne Cotter-Arlidge

Leanne Cotter-Arlidge

Hayley Browne

Hayley Browne

Leanne Cotter-Arlidge

Independent

Leanne Cotter-Arlidge

Independent

Why I'm standing

I worked with Napier City Council councillors on council committees while in my 20s – back then I thought I'd make a good councillor one day. Well the time is now! I'm ready to do the best for Napier, my home town. I promote a positive campaign. I like where Napier is headed and want to help steer it in the best direction for local democracy to have a strong voice.

About me

I have a strong family connection with Napier and my grandmother, Hana, fought hard to retain Napier hospital. Her drive and passion for what is good for Napier is strong in me also. I have experience in local government, government departments, governance and asset management. I have been an educator and I work in asset management at present. Understanding and prioritising of funding for social well-being and infrastructure are strengths.

My priorities
  1. Water and retaining local control and promoting strong local democracy over central government.
  2. Sorting through the Resource Management Act changes as they present to council needs.
  3. Continuing to make Napier the best place to bring up families and promoting social services.
Before politics

Asset Manager

Residence

Bluff Hill

Age

50

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Why I'm standing

I worked with Napier City Council councillors on council committees while in my 20s – back then I thought I'd make a good councillor one day. Well the time is now! I'm ready to do the best for Napier, my home town. I promote a positive campaign. I like where Napier is headed and want to help steer it in the best direction for local democracy to have a strong voice.

About me

I have a strong family connection with Napier and my grandmother, Hana, fought hard to retain Napier hospital. Her drive and passion for what is good for Napier is strong in me also. I have experience in local government, government departments, governance and asset management. I have been an educator and I work in asset management at present. Understanding and prioritising of funding for social well-being and infrastructure are strengths.

My priorities
  1. Water and retaining local control and promoting strong local democracy over central government.
  2. Sorting through the Resource Management Act changes as they present to council needs.
  3. Continuing to make Napier the best place to bring up families and promoting social services.
Before politics

Asset Manager

Residence

Bluff Hill

Age

50

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