Napier City Council
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.
Continue to engage and consult with community on important council decisions.
Restart town huddles in ward, to engage better with community.
Ensure a safe, healthy and diverse staff culture at Napier City Council and improve how residents perceive and relate to our council.
Increase employment of disabled people in decision-making roles across all areas, to improve accessibility for disabled and elderly people.
Ensure that councillors and council managers understand Te Ao Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the benefits of employing Māori staff.
Ensure Taradale Ward is properly represented in the NCC post 2025 after Māori Wards are introduced. Taradale provides 33% of the NCC rates.
Ensure proper consultation takes place with Taradale residents on matters that effect them and the community.
Work with the other Taradale Ward councillors to establish a Ward office to enable residents to discuss matters with their councillors.
Restrict wasteful spending, ensuring rated dollars are spent wisely and on things that matter.
Look at better ways to improve our engagement and consultation processes with the community.
Work collaboratively with our iwi partners and stakeholders on projects that benefit the community and environment.
Encourage community representatives to attend council public fora and communicate on issues of interest to them.
Continue to engage and consult with community on important council decisions.
Restart town huddles in ward, to engage better with community.
Ensure a safe, healthy and diverse staff culture at Napier City Council and improve how residents perceive and relate to our council.
Increase employment of disabled people in decision-making roles across all areas, to improve accessibility for disabled and elderly people.
Ensure that councillors and council managers understand Te Ao Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the benefits of employing Māori staff.
Ensure Taradale Ward is properly represented in the NCC post 2025 after Māori Wards are introduced. Taradale provides 33% of the NCC rates.
Ensure proper consultation takes place with Taradale residents on matters that effect them and the community.
Work with the other Taradale Ward councillors to establish a Ward office to enable residents to discuss matters with their councillors.
Restrict wasteful spending, ensuring rated dollars are spent wisely and on things that matter.
Look at better ways to improve our engagement and consultation processes with the community.
Work collaboratively with our iwi partners and stakeholders on projects that benefit the community and environment.
Encourage community representatives to attend council public fora and communicate on issues of interest to them.
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