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.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

  • Maintain council facilities at a level of service that is agreed with the community and affordable.

  • Enable the community to run events by taking more of a yes approach and sometimes allowing council to get out of the way.

    Encourage the community to better participate in and utilise facilities provided and maintained by council on behalf of residents.

    Ensure during hard times that the community is not priced out of using their facilities.

  • Complete the community library and hub rebuild, an investment in learning and connection and a modern welcoming space for all.

    Streamline processes to protect and enable local businesses to thrive, foster innovation, encourage growth and build confidence.

    Work with the community on the future of aquatic facilities to ensure investment in the right facility in the right place.

  • Maintain council facilities at a level of service that is agreed with the community and affordable.

  • Enable the community to run events by taking more of a yes approach and sometimes allowing council to get out of the way.

    Encourage the community to better participate in and utilise facilities provided and maintained by council on behalf of residents.

    Ensure during hard times that the community is not priced out of using their facilities.

  • Complete the community library and hub rebuild, an investment in learning and connection and a modern welcoming space for all.

    Streamline processes to protect and enable local businesses to thrive, foster innovation, encourage growth and build confidence.

    Work with the community on the future of aquatic facilities to ensure investment in the right facility in the right place.