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.

Transport

Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

Transport

Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

  • Advocate to NZTA to improve hazardous, accident-prone roads in Napier they manage for safer travel.

    Improve walking and cycling routes that boost safety and link key parts of the city.

    Maintain and renew roads, footpaths and bridges, including Redclyffe Bridge, to keep Napier safe and connected.

  • Avoid installing unnecessary traffic-calming measures that frustrate drivers and slow emergency response vehicles.

    Fill potholes quickly.

    Maintain and upgrade footpaths to improve safety and accessibility.

  • Advocate to NZTA to improve hazardous, accident-prone roads in Napier they manage for safer travel.

    Improve walking and cycling routes that boost safety and link key parts of the city.

    Maintain and renew roads, footpaths and bridges, including Redclyffe Bridge, to keep Napier safe and connected.

  • Avoid installing unnecessary traffic-calming measures that frustrate drivers and slow emergency response vehicles.

    Fill potholes quickly.

    Maintain and upgrade footpaths to improve safety and accessibility.