Mayor of Napier

The mayor is the leader of the council. Their job is to promote a vision for the city and lead the development of the council’s plans, policies and budget. The mayor appoints the deputy mayor, establishes committees for particular topics, and appoints chairs for those committees. 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 mayoral election.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

  • Continue providing first-class sporting and event facilities to promote regional, national and international events.

    Encourage new businesses to set up or relocate to the city which will in turn create jobs.

    Support the local tourism sector as it brings millions of new money to Napier annually, keeping many businesses going.

  • Ensure that local businesses can compete for local authority tenders to enable local employers and service providers to grow.

    Support regional or local tourism promotors to encourage national and international tourists to visit Napier and stay longer.

  • Embed progressive procurement to support local businesses, create employment opportunities and achieve positive outcomes for the community.

    Invest in infrastructure to support local businesses and attract new investment by making the city liveable and productive.

    Work at regional and local levels to promote tourism offerings and attract high-quality events for locals and visitors alike.

  • Continue providing first-class sporting and event facilities to promote regional, national and international events.

    Encourage new businesses to set up or relocate to the city which will in turn create jobs.

    Support the local tourism sector as it brings millions of new money to Napier annually, keeping many businesses going.

  • Ensure that local businesses can compete for local authority tenders to enable local employers and service providers to grow.

    Support regional or local tourism promotors to encourage national and international tourists to visit Napier and stay longer.

  • Embed progressive procurement to support local businesses, create employment opportunities and achieve positive outcomes for the community.

    Invest in infrastructure to support local businesses and attract new investment by making the city liveable and productive.

    Work at regional and local levels to promote tourism offerings and attract high-quality events for locals and visitors alike.