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.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

  • Encourage community representatives to attend council public fora and communicate on issues of interest to them.

  • Restart previous mayor's huddles. Madness of the mythical virus pandemic put paid to such an enhancement to local democratic dynamic.

  • Continue to fight on behalf of our community to retain local voice, accountability and ownership as opposed to unwarranted centralisation.

    Implement our Positive Ageing and Disability Strategies in partnership with key stakeholders, affected community members and their families.

    Continue working with our leadership team to embed a high trust, transparent culture both internally and externally.

  • Encourage community representatives to attend council public fora and communicate on issues of interest to them.

  • Restart previous mayor's huddles. Madness of the mythical virus pandemic put paid to such an enhancement to local democratic dynamic.

  • Continue to fight on behalf of our community to retain local voice, accountability and ownership as opposed to unwarranted centralisation.

    Implement our Positive Ageing and Disability Strategies in partnership with key stakeholders, affected community members and their families.

    Continue working with our leadership team to embed a high trust, transparent culture both internally and externally.