2022

Mayor of Napier

The mayor is the leader of the council. Their job is to promote a vision for the city and lead the development of the council’s plans, policies and budget. The mayor appoints the deputy mayor, establishes committees for particular topics, and appoints chairs for those committees. 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 mayoral election.

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Climate change and resilience

Climate change and resilience

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Environment

Housing and planning

Housing and planning

Jobs and economy

Jobs and economy

Local democracy

Local democracy

Rates and revenue

Rates and revenue

Recreation and culture

Recreation and culture

Transport

Transport

Utilities and services

Utilities and services

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

  • Work with chamber of commerce, business associations, tourism and hospitality to grow direct employment and support sector opportunities.

    Develop programmes with communities, education and trades providers to encourage employment through the Mayoral Taskforce for Jobs.

  • Establish the Regional Economic Development Agency to support growth and productivity across the regional economy.

    Work with Hawke's Bay Tourism, Art Deco Trust and other local tourist providers to rebuild a strong presence in the tourism sector.

    Partner with local businesses to promote initiatives within our CBD and other urban spaces to create vibrancy and employment opportunities.

  • Agitate for and inform on necessity of central government facilitating Reserve Bank credit for essential city infrastructure.

  • Work with chamber of commerce, business associations, tourism and hospitality to grow direct employment and support sector opportunities.

    Develop programmes with communities, education and trades providers to encourage employment through the Mayoral Taskforce for Jobs.

  • Establish the Regional Economic Development Agency to support growth and productivity across the regional economy.

    Work with Hawke's Bay Tourism, Art Deco Trust and other local tourist providers to rebuild a strong presence in the tourism sector.

    Partner with local businesses to promote initiatives within our CBD and other urban spaces to create vibrancy and employment opportunities.

  • Agitate for and inform on necessity of central government facilitating Reserve Bank credit for essential city infrastructure.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change and resilience

Environment

Environment

Housing and planning

Housing and planning

Jobs and economy

Jobs and economy

Local democracy

Local democracy

Rates and revenue

Rates and revenue

Recreation and culture

Recreation and culture

Transport

Transport

Utilities and services

Utilities and services

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