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.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change poses a huge challenge for communities as more frequent extreme weather events require us to rethink how we live and where. Local authorities are at the forefront of efforts to respond, with responsibilities for environmental planning and regulation, as well as civil defence. Many councils have plans to reduce emissions in their area and are working to help their communities adapt to a warming world.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change poses a huge challenge for communities as more frequent extreme weather events require us to rethink how we live and where. Local authorities are at the forefront of efforts to respond, with responsibilities for environmental planning and regulation, as well as civil defence. Many councils have plans to reduce emissions in their area and are working to help their communities adapt to a warming world.

  • Adapt flood-prone areas with Māori-led, science-based solutions and invest in wetlands, trees and coastal protection to safeguard Napier.

    Commit to Napier becoming carbon neutral by 2035 through energy-efficient infrastructure and renewable investment.

    Strengthen roads, water and wastewater to withstand disasters and prepare communities with robust civil defence for climate resilience.

  • Adapt flood-prone areas with Māori-led, science-based solutions and invest in wetlands, trees and coastal protection to safeguard Napier.

    Commit to Napier becoming carbon neutral by 2035 through energy-efficient infrastructure and renewable investment.

    Strengthen roads, water and wastewater to withstand disasters and prepare communities with robust civil defence for climate resilience.