NZ Local Elections 2025

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 11 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the city). three councillors will be elected from the Ahuriri 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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Karl Goodchild

Lower Rates

Keith Price

Independent

Roger Brownlie

Independent

Ben Newport

Independent

Juliet Greig

Sally Crown

Experienced, Strong, Grounded

Lyndal Johansson

Independent, fresh voice

Iain Bradley

ACT Local: Real Change. Lower Rates.

Louise Burnside

Independent

Juliet Greig

councillor, Nelson Park Ward

Why I'm standing

I want to live in a safe, connected community, and running for council is a way of working towards this. I believe being on council gives many opportunities to make Napier a better place to live. I also enjoy speaking up for people who may not otherwise be heard at the council table, including children.

About me

I have a background in secondary teaching, including twelve years in the UK. I enjoy communicating with people from a range of backgrounds. I am persistent on the important issues and am not afraid to speak up. My values are transparency, inclusiveness and keeping things simple.

My priorities

  1. Ensure the city’s streets are safe for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians.
  2. Advocate for a healthier city including promoting walking and cycling and reducing air pollution.
  3. Protect reserves and beaches from rubbish and pollution and protect biodiversity.

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