NZ Local Elections 2025

Napier City Council

Te Whanga Māori 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). two councillors will be elected from the Te Whanga 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.

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Whare Isaac-Sharland

Whare Isaac-Sharland

Shyann Raihania

Shyann Raihania

Kirk Kia-maia Leonard

Kirk Kia-maia Leonard

Kirk Kia-maia Leonard

Kirk Kia-maia Leonard

Why I'm standing

I am running because on behalf of the first people here to Napier (Ngāti Whatumamoa), it is important to have a place at the table. We have some experience at the table and lots more to learn, but manaaki is key for this role, helping anyone no matter what.

About me

Installed in our culture is manaaki (making one or many feel comfortable, putting others first). No hidden motives, no hidden agendas, not putting myself first whether that be for status or wealth or money.

My priorities
  1. Prioritise the masses of Napier ensuring we are not just Māori people and its history.
  2. Ensure no more decisions are made without the majority of Napier residents and ratepayers.
  3. Prioritise housing because this land was not made for sale.
Residence

Tamatea Napier

Age

50

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Why I'm standing

I am running because on behalf of the first people here to Napier (Ngāti Whatumamoa), it is important to have a place at the table. We have some experience at the table and lots more to learn, but manaaki is key for this role, helping anyone no matter what.

About me

Installed in our culture is manaaki (making one or many feel comfortable, putting others first). No hidden motives, no hidden agendas, not putting myself first whether that be for status or wealth or money.

My priorities
  1. Prioritise the masses of Napier ensuring we are not just Māori people and its history.
  2. Ensure no more decisions are made without the majority of Napier residents and ratepayers.
  3. Prioritise housing because this land was not made for sale.
Residence

Tamatea Napier

Age

50

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