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.

Utilities and services

Councils are responsible for a wide range of utilities and services that we all rely on, from rubbish and recycling to street cleaning. Councils are currently also responsible for managing waste water, storm water and drinking water infrastructure – the ‘Three Waters’. But that may be about to change, with central government seeking to shift the delivery of Three Waters services to four new larger entities, which could borrow enough to upgrade the country’s water infrastructure.

Utilities and services

Councils are responsible for a wide range of utilities and services that we all rely on, from rubbish and recycling to street cleaning. Councils are currently also responsible for managing waste water, storm water and drinking water infrastructure – the ‘Three Waters’. But that may be about to change, with central government seeking to shift the delivery of Three Waters services to four new larger entities, which could borrow enough to upgrade the country’s water infrastructure.

  • Continue improvements to water quality. Encouraging community led conservation of water and responsibility for drains and open waterways.

  • Continue with investment in our three waters infrastructure and fight against the proposed central government reform and mega-entity model.

    Maintain the high level of service of our gardening and street cleaning to uphold the standard appreciated by our community and visitors.

    Grow the Napier Assist team who offer a helping hand to locals and visitors in our CBD, to add patrols to our suburban shopping areas.

  • Reiterate priority keep Napier water fluoride free – there is no health benefit (only detriment) for all age groups.

    Continue resistance to central government Three Waters a power grab and consistent with the totalitarian makeup of this govt (elected dictatorship).

  • Continue improvements to water quality. Encouraging community led conservation of water and responsibility for drains and open waterways.

  • Continue with investment in our three waters infrastructure and fight against the proposed central government reform and mega-entity model.

    Maintain the high level of service of our gardening and street cleaning to uphold the standard appreciated by our community and visitors.

    Grow the Napier Assist team who offer a helping hand to locals and visitors in our CBD, to add patrols to our suburban shopping areas.

  • Reiterate priority keep Napier water fluoride free – there is no health benefit (only detriment) for all age groups.

    Continue resistance to central government Three Waters a power grab and consistent with the totalitarian makeup of this govt (elected dictatorship).