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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Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

Transport

Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

  • Establish an Active Transport Committee to provide advice and input into our Transport Strategy and the Regional Transport Committee.

    Advocate for the return of the 100 kph speed limit on State Highway 5 and investment to improve the condition of the road.

    Targeting intersections across the the city with higher risk of accidents to improve safety with design specific Interventions.

  • Work with community groups to develop more active transport routes and improved accessibility for elder or disabled residents.

    Work with regional transport providers to improve efficiency, effectiveness and accessibility of on demand public transport.

  • Establish an Active Transport Committee to provide advice and input into our Transport Strategy and the Regional Transport Committee.

    Advocate for the return of the 100 kph speed limit on State Highway 5 and investment to improve the condition of the road.

    Targeting intersections across the the city with higher risk of accidents to improve safety with design specific Interventions.

  • Work with community groups to develop more active transport routes and improved accessibility for elder or disabled residents.

    Work with regional transport providers to improve efficiency, effectiveness and accessibility of on demand public transport.

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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