NZ Local Elections 2025

Napier City Council

Napier Central 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 Napier Central 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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Richard McGrath

Richard McGrath

Commonsense change, needs before wants

Te Kira Lawrence

Te Kira Lawrence

Independent

Taiatini Lepaio

Taiatini Lepaio

Independent

Craig Morley

Craig Morley

Get back to basics

Greg 'Grego' Mawson

Greg 'Grego' Mawson

Working with you, for you

Taiatini Lepaio

Independent

Taiatini Lepaio

Independent

Why I'm standing

Councils, community and local boards have a huge role to play in supporting the wellbeing of people, families and communities. I want to support that vision by working hard for a safe, accessible and resilient Napier with adequate housing, infrastructure and low rates. I would be proud to continue serving the community as I currently do by bringing more community voices to the table, including people who don't feel heard at present.

About me

Taiatini is a proud resident of Onekawa who thrives in the social work sector supporting vulnerable families within the Napier Central Ward – Onekawa, Pirimai, Marewa, Maraenui and Tamatea. A past president of the EIT Students' Association and currently a board of trustees member at Tamatea High School. Taiatini grasps at every opportunity to give back by volunteering for community initiatives. Taiatini grows fruit and vegetables to share with the community encouraging sustainable living practices.

My priorities
  1. Meaningful community engagement to encourage safe, accessible and resilient communities.
  2. Streamline sources of income to maintain core services, lower rates and invest in infrastructure.
  3. Support sustainable housing growth, working with central government to advocate for more funding.
Residence

Onekawa, Napier

Age

42

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Why I'm standing

Councils, community and local boards have a huge role to play in supporting the wellbeing of people, families and communities. I want to support that vision by working hard for a safe, accessible and resilient Napier with adequate housing, infrastructure and low rates. I would be proud to continue serving the community as I currently do by bringing more community voices to the table, including people who don't feel heard at present.

About me

Taiatini is a proud resident of Onekawa who thrives in the social work sector supporting vulnerable families within the Napier Central Ward – Onekawa, Pirimai, Marewa, Maraenui and Tamatea. A past president of the EIT Students' Association and currently a board of trustees member at Tamatea High School. Taiatini grasps at every opportunity to give back by volunteering for community initiatives. Taiatini grows fruit and vegetables to share with the community encouraging sustainable living practices.

My priorities
  1. Meaningful community engagement to encourage safe, accessible and resilient communities.
  2. Streamline sources of income to maintain core services, lower rates and invest in infrastructure.
  3. Support sustainable housing growth, working with central government to advocate for more funding.
Residence

Onekawa, Napier

Age

42

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