Napier City Council

Taradale 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 Taradale 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.

Housing and planning

Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.

Housing and planning

Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.

  • Advocate to central government to remove the liability from local authorities and reduce cost by enabling alternate construction materials.

    Advocate to central government agencies and ministers for more resources to mitigate problems that lead to homelessness.

    Ensure council consenting systems and processes are quick and efficient to enable quicker construction.

  • Advocate to central government to remove the liability from local authorities and reduce cost by enabling alternate construction materials.

    Advocate to central government agencies and ministers for more resources to mitigate problems that lead to homelessness.

    Ensure council consenting systems and processes are quick and efficient to enable quicker construction.