2022

Napier City Council

Taradale 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 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.

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Nigel Simpson

Nigel Simpson

Ronda Chrystal

Ronda Chrystal

Chad Tareha

Chad Tareha

Graeme K Taylor

Graeme K Taylor

Maria Roberts

Maria Roberts

Maria Roberts

Maria Roberts

Why I'm standing

Napier has the potential to take things up a notch and become a modern, accessible and climate-friendly city. Changes are required now in a world that is experiencing climate, nature and social crises. I love the natural environment. I will confidently promote a long-term view on water, biodiversity and climate change. I will use my experience and wide contacts to promote accessibility for disabled and elderly people, their families, and all.

About me

I am a confident connector and collaborator, with flaxroots political experience and extensive contacts. I enjoy building my connections with sustainable businesses, community organisations, youth, iwi and hapū. My community work background, combined with upcoming strategic management studies, will serve Napier well. Mā pango, mā whero, ka oti te mahi. When we work together, things get done.

My priorities
  1. Promoting quality infrastructure – council, businesses and community organisations working together.
  2. Promoting accessibility for disabled and elderly people and their families.
  3. Protecting the natural environment, with a long-term view on water, biodiversity and climate change.
Before politics

Community and Learning Support

Residence

No response

Age

60

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Why I'm standing

Napier has the potential to take things up a notch and become a modern, accessible and climate-friendly city. Changes are required now in a world that is experiencing climate, nature and social crises. I love the natural environment. I will confidently promote a long-term view on water, biodiversity and climate change. I will use my experience and wide contacts to promote accessibility for disabled and elderly people, their families, and all.

About me

I am a confident connector and collaborator, with flaxroots political experience and extensive contacts. I enjoy building my connections with sustainable businesses, community organisations, youth, iwi and hapū. My community work background, combined with upcoming strategic management studies, will serve Napier well. Mā pango, mā whero, ka oti te mahi. When we work together, things get done.

My priorities
  1. Promoting quality infrastructure – council, businesses and community organisations working together.
  2. Promoting accessibility for disabled and elderly people and their families.
  3. Protecting the natural environment, with a long-term view on water, biodiversity and climate change.
Before politics

Community and Learning Support

Residence

No response

Age

60

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