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.

Utilities and services

Councils are responsible for a wide range of utilities and services that we all rely on, from rubbish and recycling to street cleaning. Councils are currently also responsible for managing waste water, storm water and drinking water infrastructure – the ‘Three Waters’. But that may be about to change, with central government seeking to shift the delivery of Three Waters services to four new larger entities, which could borrow enough to upgrade the country’s water infrastructure.

Utilities and services

Councils are responsible for a wide range of utilities and services that we all rely on, from rubbish and recycling to street cleaning. Councils are currently also responsible for managing waste water, storm water and drinking water infrastructure – the ‘Three Waters’. But that may be about to change, with central government seeking to shift the delivery of Three Waters services to four new larger entities, which could borrow enough to upgrade the country’s water infrastructure.

  • Build on delivery of reliable, safe drinking water through ongoing network upgrades and maintenance.

    Improve education in rubbish and recycling services to reduce landfill waste and save ratepayers as those costs are rising rapidly.

  • Focus on critical infrastructure maintenance and improvements to ensure reliable services without unnecessary delays.

    Improve parking and traffic management by balancing convenience, safety and minimal regulation for Napier's community.

    Streamline building and resource consent processes to make approvals faster and simpler for businesses and residents.

  • Build on delivery of reliable, safe drinking water through ongoing network upgrades and maintenance.

    Improve education in rubbish and recycling services to reduce landfill waste and save ratepayers as those costs are rising rapidly.

  • Focus on critical infrastructure maintenance and improvements to ensure reliable services without unnecessary delays.

    Improve parking and traffic management by balancing convenience, safety and minimal regulation for Napier's community.

    Streamline building and resource consent processes to make approvals faster and simpler for businesses and residents.