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

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Lyndal Johansson

Lyndal Johansson

Independent, fresh voice

Juliet Greig

Juliet Greig

Keith Price

Keith Price

Independent

Roger Brownlie

Roger Brownlie

Independent

Iain Bradley

Iain Bradley

ACT Local: Real Change. Lower Rates.

Louise Burnside

Louise Burnside

Independent

Karl Goodchild

Karl Goodchild

Lower Rates

Ben Newport

Ben Newport

Independent

Sally Crown

Sally Crown

Experienced, Strong, Grounded

Sally Crown

Experienced, Strong, Grounded

| City Councillor

Sally Crown

Experienced, Strong, Grounded

| City Councillor

Why I'm standing

I'm running to make sure Napier stays a place where people can trust the basics are being looked after. That means fair and sustainable rates, infrastructure that works, and decisions made with transparency and care. My motivation is to ensure residents feel confident their voices matter and that every dollar delivers value, strengthening Napier so our people and place can prosper now and for generations to come.

About me

I bring strong governance experience, sound knowledge of local government, and a reputation for being prepared and reliable. My commercial background and community involvement give me insight into both business realities and community needs. I've built wide networks across residents, local business, iwi and community groups. I'm committed to listening to our community and future-focused leadership, ensuring Napier thrives while staying accountable to the people we serve.

My priorities
  1. Put people first by keeping rates fair and ensuring services deliver real community value.
  2. Build trust with reliable infrastructure that supports daily life and strengthens our city.
  3. Protect our future by responding wisely to reform, climate impacts and rising costs.
Current role

City Councillor

Residence

Ahuriri Napier

Age

43

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Why I'm standing

I'm running to make sure Napier stays a place where people can trust the basics are being looked after. That means fair and sustainable rates, infrastructure that works, and decisions made with transparency and care. My motivation is to ensure residents feel confident their voices matter and that every dollar delivers value, strengthening Napier so our people and place can prosper now and for generations to come.

About me

I bring strong governance experience, sound knowledge of local government, and a reputation for being prepared and reliable. My commercial background and community involvement give me insight into both business realities and community needs. I've built wide networks across residents, local business, iwi and community groups. I'm committed to listening to our community and future-focused leadership, ensuring Napier thrives while staying accountable to the people we serve.

My priorities
  1. Put people first by keeping rates fair and ensuring services deliver real community value.
  2. Build trust with reliable infrastructure that supports daily life and strengthens our city.
  3. Protect our future by responding wisely to reform, climate impacts and rising costs.
Current role

City Councillor

Residence

Ahuriri Napier

Age

43

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