Napier City Council

Nelson Park 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). Four councillors will be elected from the Nelson Park 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.

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 the fight against Three Waters.

    Keep water as the number one priority.

    Continue to build on what's been a great three years of getting water projects done. Could always have been better, but we have achieved a lot.

  • Seek opportunities to utilise solar power for council.

    Prepare for the effects of climate change on utilities and services by developing long-term strategies, protecting the most vulnerable.

    Upgrade our Three Waters infrastructure to make them safe and meet the new standards specified by Taumata Arowai.

  • Continue to advocate for a regional Hawke's Bay Three Waters entity to guarantee public ownership and keep accountability local.

    Work to establish an app-like service for our community to notify council staff of issues such as potholes, graffiti, and waste concerns.

    Ensure development of our Āwhina Tāngata Napier Assist and connected CCTV service remains a priority and is funded accordingly.

  • Explore options for obtaining chlorine-free household water supply.

    Explore options for a new outfall pipe for discharging treated wastewater.

    Work on upgrades to the Napier stormwater network to alleviate flooding issues.

  • Continue the fight against Three Waters.

    Keep water as the number one priority.

    Continue to build on what's been a great three years of getting water projects done. Could always have been better, but we have achieved a lot.

  • Seek opportunities to utilise solar power for council.

    Prepare for the effects of climate change on utilities and services by developing long-term strategies, protecting the most vulnerable.

    Upgrade our Three Waters infrastructure to make them safe and meet the new standards specified by Taumata Arowai.

  • Continue to advocate for a regional Hawke's Bay Three Waters entity to guarantee public ownership and keep accountability local.

    Work to establish an app-like service for our community to notify council staff of issues such as potholes, graffiti, and waste concerns.

    Ensure development of our Āwhina Tāngata Napier Assist and connected CCTV service remains a priority and is funded accordingly.

  • Explore options for obtaining chlorine-free household water supply.

    Explore options for a new outfall pipe for discharging treated wastewater.

    Work on upgrades to the Napier stormwater network to alleviate flooding issues.