2022

Napier City Council

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 Taradale 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.

Napier City Council candidates

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Nigel Simpson

Ronda Chrystal

Chad Tareha

Graeme K Taylor

Maria Roberts

Chad Tareha

Why I'm standing

I strongly believe Napier is the best place to live, learn and grow. I will provide a strong voice for the community and will work hard and collaboratively with fellow councillors, stakeholders, and across councils to get wins for Taradale and Napier. I am a big advocate for the protection of the environment for the benefit of future generations. I will bring a different but complementary perspective to the local decision-making table.

About me

I have governance experience, having chaired this term's Napier City Council Māori Committee. I am the current chairman of the Ngāti Pārau Hapū Trust and the Marine Cultural Health Programme at the Port of Napier. With this experience, I will hit the ground running while working hard for the community.

My priorities

  1. Chlorine-free drinking water, improving water quality of waterways, greater treatment of wastewater.
  2. Better engagement and consultation processes with the community.
  3. Community safety.

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