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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Transport

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Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

  • Consult the people of Napier whenever discussing any potential future builds.

    Review liquor licences and assess alcohol’s negative impact on communities with public consultation.

    Reconsider the importance of sporting facilities and prioritise building more shelter for the homeless.

  • Invest in sports facilities, halls and youth programmes to ensure accessible, healthy recreation for all communities.

    Support local arts, kapa haka, festivals and events that celebrate Napier's diversity and strengthen cultural identity.

    Upgrade parks, pools and libraries to create safe, inclusive spaces that foster whānau wellbeing and community connection.

  • Consult the people of Napier whenever discussing any potential future builds.

    Review liquor licences and assess alcohol’s negative impact on communities with public consultation.

    Reconsider the importance of sporting facilities and prioritise building more shelter for the homeless.

  • Invest in sports facilities, halls and youth programmes to ensure accessible, healthy recreation for all communities.

    Support local arts, kapa haka, festivals and events that celebrate Napier's diversity and strengthen cultural identity.

    Upgrade parks, pools and libraries to create safe, inclusive spaces that foster whānau wellbeing and community connection.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change and resilience

Environment

Environment

Housing and planning

Housing and planning

Jobs and economy

Jobs and economy

Local democracy

Local democracy

Rates and revenue

Rates and revenue

Recreation and culture

Recreation and culture

Transport

Transport

Utilities and services

Utilities and services

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