NZ Local Elections 2025

Napier City Council

Ahuriri General 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 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.

Candidates

Policies

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Lyndal Johansson

Independent, fresh voice

Juliet Greig

Keith Price

Independent

Roger Brownlie

Independent

Iain Bradley

ACT Local: Real Change. Lower Rates.

Louise Burnside

Independent

Karl Goodchild

Lower Rates

Ben Newport

Independent

Sally Crown

Experienced, Strong, Grounded

Lyndal Johansson

Independent, fresh voice

Lyndal Johansson

Independent, fresh voice

Why I'm standing

I want to put people before politics, and ensure every resident is heard, seen and valued. Have a council the residents can trust and respect.

About me

I grew up in Napier and have lived here most of my life and couldn't imagine living anywhere else. I have deep connections to our community and experience working with local and central government. I want to be my community's voice at the council table.

My priorities

Explore different ways to reach less engaged groups of the community.
Ensure the essentials get done but do not overlook the touches that make Napier so special.
Attract and keep businesses thriving in Napier.

Residence

Ahuriri

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Why I'm standing

I want to put people before politics, and ensure every resident is heard, seen and valued. Have a council the residents can trust and respect.

About me

My priorities

Explore different ways to reach less engaged groups of the community.
Ensure the essentials get done but do not overlook the touches that make Napier so special.
Attract and keep businesses thriving in Napier.

Residence

Ahuriri

Age

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