Napier City Council

Onekawa-Tamatea 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). Two councillors will be elected from the Onekawa-Tamatea 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.

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.

  • Make council decisions open and transparent, live-stream all meetings and be accountable.

    Be bold and lead tough decisions through good consultation and open decision making.

    Recruit an amazing CEO to see us through the big reform program being pushed from Wellington and keep our awesome staff and city culture.

  • Better community engagement by going out to the people for their thoughts and ideas, attend events and home shows to make it easier for you.

    Improve the openness and transparency of council decision-making.

    Commit to more frequent ward meetings or newsletters with local Onekawa/Tamatea Ward updates.

  • Explore ways to hold regular meet, greet and chat opportunities to increase public engagement.

    Request an independent review of council management and consultation on how to remedy any current issues.

    Ensure regular engagement and consult with community groups representing multi-culture including Māori, disabled and the elderly community.

  • Make council decisions open and transparent, live-stream all meetings and be accountable.

    Be bold and lead tough decisions through good consultation and open decision making.

    Recruit an amazing CEO to see us through the big reform program being pushed from Wellington and keep our awesome staff and city culture.

  • Better community engagement by going out to the people for their thoughts and ideas, attend events and home shows to make it easier for you.

    Improve the openness and transparency of council decision-making.

    Commit to more frequent ward meetings or newsletters with local Onekawa/Tamatea Ward updates.

  • Explore ways to hold regular meet, greet and chat opportunities to increase public engagement.

    Request an independent review of council management and consultation on how to remedy any current issues.

    Ensure regular engagement and consult with community groups representing multi-culture including Māori, disabled and the elderly community.