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NAPIER CITY COUNCIL, New Zealand
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Find out what the structure of the council is, who is the Mayor, who are the Councillors, how many representatives are there.

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The elected Council is made up of the Mayor and twelve Councillors. They are responsible for determining local legislation and defining the overall vision for the city.

The Mayor and Councillors appoint a Chief Executive (CE) to manage Council operations and lead the Council's administrative organisation. The CE has statutory powers granted by the Local Government Act and other powers granted at the discretion of the elected Council.

The CE is responsible for:

  • Advising the Mayor and Councillors on policy matters.
  • Ensuring any policy adopted by the Council is correctly implemented.
  • The CE performs these responsibilities by delegating tasks and authority to a Senior Management Team and other Council staff.

Select to go to the top of the page. Councillors - at Large

Select to go to the top of the page. Councillors - Wards

Select to go to the top of the page. Bill Dalton

  Contact Details 


Bill Dalton.

Bill Dalton

Second term as Councillor

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+64 6 835 3943
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+64 6 835 3940
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021 738 262
Ward 
Councillors at Large
Duties 
Chairman of Finance Audit & Risk Committee, Council representative for HB Medical Research Foundation and Joint Waste Management Working Party, Deputy Chair of Omarunui Joint Refuse Landfill Committee
Interests 
Married to Shirley with 3 children. Interests include Napier's Art Deco Heritage, Music, Wine and Travel, Theatre, Motorsport Participant, Vintage Car Enthusiast and all Sports, Justice of the Peace

Select to go to the top of the page. Faye White

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Faye White.

Faye White

Fourth term as a councillor

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+64 6 843 7479
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021 260 4873
Ward 
Councillors at Large
Duties 
Deputy Chairperson of Major Projects Committee, Deputy Chairperson of Tourism & Economic Development Committee, Member of Hearings Committee, Member of Napier Health Services Advocacy Forum, Council Representative for Napier Inner City Marketing & Pettigrew Green Arena
Other Work 
Medical Practice Manager
Interests 
Family, walking, cycling, ballet, theatre, travel, cooking and reading

Select to go to the top of the page. John Cocking

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John Cocking.

John Cocking

Third term as a councillor

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027 241 5279
Ward 
Councillors at Large
Duties 
Deputy Chairman of Finance Audit & Risk Committee, Chairman Staff Contract Committee, Council representative for HB Crematorium Committee, Alternate representative for Omarunui Joint Refuse Landfill Committee, Civil Defence Emergency Management Joint Committee
Other Work 
Acting, Promotion & Advertising, Event Management
Interests 
Theatre, Art Deco Fashion, Cycling, Vintage Cars

Select to go to the top of the page. Kathie Furlong

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Kathie Furlong.

Kathie Furlong

Sixth term as a councillor

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+64 6 844 1130
Ward 
Councillors at Large
Duties 
Deputy Mayor, Deputy Chairperson of City Services Committee, Deputy Chairperson of LTCCP & Annual Plan Committee, Deputy Chairperson of Staff Contract Committee and Workshop Committee, Member of Hearings Committee, Council Representative for HB Regional Land Transport Committee and Joint Waste Management Working Party
Interests 
Interested in community affairs in general, particularly education, sport, culture and heritage, twelve years with Keep Napier Beautiful. Mother of three and grandmother of eight and like spending time with family and friends. Enjoy reading, writing, travel, wine and food and growing my own vegetables

Select to go to the top of the page. Michelle Pyke

  Contact Details 


Michelle Pyke.

Michelle Pyke

First term as a councillor

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+64 6 835 5710
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+64 6 835 5716
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021 246 9675
Ward 
Councillors at Large
Duties 
Deputy Chairperson of Regulatory Committee, Chairperson of Grants Allocation Sub Committee, Council Representative for HB Crematorium Committee
Other Work 
Community Representative, Benefit Review Committee East Coast Region, Board member on Volunteering HB
Interests 
Reading, crosswords (cryptic too), social justice and community development

Select to go to the top of the page. Tony Jeffery

  Contact Details 


Tony Jeffery.

Tony Jeffery

Fourth term as a councillor

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+64 6 835 7681 or +64 6 835 8722
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+64 6 835 8722
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021 469 786
Ward 
Councillors at Large
Duties 
Chairman Hearings Committee, Council Representative for Omarunui Joint Refuse Landfill Committee and Joint Waste Management Working Party. Member of Heretaunga Plains Urban Development Strategy Working Group
Other Work 
Manages family business Jeffery's Fashion for Men, Director of Composite, NZ's largest retail services group, long serving Justice of the Peace
Interests 
Mainly family orientated activities, Restoration and operation of Heritage Buildings, Art, History and Environmental Enthusiast, Member of numerous community organisations

Select to go to the top of the page. Dave Pipe

  Contact Details 


Dave Pipe.

Dave Pipe

Fifth term as a councillor

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+64 6 835 3380
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027 247 9979
Ward 
Nelson Park Ward
Duties 
Member of Grants Allocation Sub Committee & Creative Communities NZ Assessment Sub Committee, Council Representative for International Relations
Other Work 
Chairman Napier Community House Charitable Trust, Parish Coordinator St Mary's Parish, Greenmeadows
Interests 
Interests include Family, Theatre, Art, Photography, NZ History, Social Justice, Travel and Cooking

Select to go to the top of the page. Maxine Boag

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Maxine Boag.

Maxine Boag

Second term as Councillor

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+64 6 835 6495
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021 024 70484
Ward 
Nelson Park Ward
Duties 
Chairperson of Creative Communities Assessment Sub Committee, Council Representative for HB Trust for the Elderly and Chair of Keep Napier Beautiful
Other Work 
Editor, He Ngakau Hou community newspaper; secretary Napier Rotary Club and Napier Grey Power; treasurer Maraenui Community Council; co-chair Tu Tangata Ahuriri. Committee member of: Kahungunu ki Heretaunga COGs, Maraenui Rugby & Sports Association, Maraenui Retailers Association
Interests 
Family and friends, networking, social justice, keeping fit, movies, bicycling, geneaology and reading

Select to go to the top of the page. Keith Price

  Contact Details 


Keith Price.

Keith Price

Second term as Councillor

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+64 6 843 1143 or +64 6 835 8815
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+64 6 835 8915
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027 571 5950
Ward 
Onekawa/Tamatea Ward
Duties 
Chairman of Tourism and Economic Development Committee, Chairman of Napier Tourism Industry Forum, Council representative for HB Holt Planetarium Trust, HB Sports Council, Pukemokimoki Marae Trust, and Art Deco Trust
Other Work 
Owner Director of Thirsty Whale Bar & Restaurant
Interests 
Married to Amy with five children, including two sons who are heavily involved in racing go karts and I am involved as a pit worker and sponsor. Enjoy travel although this has been put on hold because of other commitments

Select to go to the top of the page. Mark Herbert

  Contact Details 


Mark Herbert.

Mark Herbert

Fifth term as a councillor

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+64 6 835 7951 or +64 6 834 0035
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027 443 9992
Ward 
Ahuriri Ward
Duties 
Chairman of Major Projects Committee, Member of Hearings Committee
Other Work 
McLean Park Redevelopment, Business Park Redevelopment
Interests 
Rugby, Rowing, Golf, Cricket, Classic Cars

Select to go to the top of the page. Rob Lutter

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Rob Lutter.

Rob Lutter

Third term as a councillor

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+64 6 844 3379
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021 045 4931
Ward 
Taradale Ward
Duties 
Chairman of Regulatory Committee, Deputy Chairman of Hearings Committee, Council Representative for Port Noise Liaison Committee. Member of Heretaunga Plains Urban Development Strategy Working Group
Other Work 
Chairman of Board of Trustees Taradale High School, Deputy Chair of Napier Safety Trust, Board member of @Heart NZ, Service Manager Alzheimers Napier, Committee Member HB Justices' Assn, Justice of the Peace
Interests 
Married to Maureen with three boys. After busy family time commitments, personal interests are cooking, walking, cycling, photography, reading and travel.

Select to go to the top of the page. Tania Wright

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Tania Wright.

Tania Wright

Fourth term as a councillor

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+64 6 844 9288 or +64 6 834 0207
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027 203 3197
Ward 
Taradale Ward
Duties 
Chairperson of City Services Committee, Chairperson of Arts Advisory Panel, Member of Hearings Committee, Member of Napier Health Services Advocacy Committee, Council Representative for Historic Places Trust
Other Work 
Office Manager for Chris Tremain MP of Napier, Justice of the Peace
Interests 
Married to Kerry with 3 adult children. Interests include the community in general, reading, Rotary, art, politics, travel, family and friends.

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