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

Whare Isaac-Sharland

Whare Isaac-Sharland

Why I'm standing

I'm standing because Napier deserves leadership that truly listens, includes, and acts with integrity. With over 35 years in health, education, te reo Māori, and mātauranga Māori, and 25 years in governance, I bring proven experience and a deep commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. I believe in decisions shaped by whānau, hapū, iwi, community voices, so together, we can build a safer, fairer, and more connected Napier that thrives now and into the future.

About me

I bring governance, business, and community leadership together. I've been a co-chair of a national organisation, a banking manager, and am a current member of the Institute of Directors. I created Ngā Tapuwae a te Māreikura, am chair for a MWWL Peka, and have won education and business awards. I am recognised as a change leader in education, and want to serve the people of Napier with integrity, transparency, ensuring voices are genuinely heard.

My priorities
  1. Invest in safe water and housing by delivering clean water, protecting whenua and building affordable homes.
  2. Strengthen climate resilience with Māori-led, science-based solutions for flood-prone, coastal areas.
  3. Embed genuine community voice by honouring Te Tiriti, holding hui and ensuring transparent, inclusive decisions.
Residence

Te Whanga

Age

51

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Why I'm standing

I'm standing because Napier deserves leadership that truly listens, includes, and acts with integrity. With over 35 years in health, education, te reo Māori, and mātauranga Māori, and 25 years in governance, I bring proven experience and a deep commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. I believe in decisions shaped by whānau, hapū, iwi, community voices, so together, we can build a safer, fairer, and more connected Napier that thrives now and into the future.

About me

I bring governance, business, and community leadership together. I've been a co-chair of a national organisation, a banking manager, and am a current member of the Institute of Directors. I created Ngā Tapuwae a te Māreikura, am chair for a MWWL Peka, and have won education and business awards. I am recognised as a change leader in education, and want to serve the people of Napier with integrity, transparency, ensuring voices are genuinely heard.

My priorities
  1. Invest in safe water and housing by delivering clean water, protecting whenua and building affordable homes.
  2. Strengthen climate resilience with Māori-led, science-based solutions for flood-prone, coastal areas.
  3. Embed genuine community voice by honouring Te Tiriti, holding hui and ensuring transparent, inclusive decisions.
Residence

Te Whanga

Age

51

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