CouncillorsThe 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:
Councillors - at Large
Councillors - Wards
Bill Dalton| Contact Details | |
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Bill Dalton Second term as Councillor |
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| 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 |
Faye White| Contact Details | |
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Faye White Fourth term as a councillor |
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| 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 |
John Cocking| Contact Details | |
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John Cocking Third term as a councillor |
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| 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 |
Kathie Furlong| Contact Details | |
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Kathie Furlong Sixth term as a councillor |
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| 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 |
Michelle Pyke| Contact Details | |
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Michelle Pyke First term as a councillor |
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| 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 |
Tony Jeffery| Contact Details | |
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Tony Jeffery Fourth term as a councillor |
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| 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 |
Dave Pipe| Contact Details | |
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Dave Pipe Fifth term as a councillor |
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| 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 |
Maxine Boag| Contact Details | |
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Maxine Boag Second term as Councillor |
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| 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 |
Keith Price| Contact Details | |
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Keith Price Second term as Councillor |
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| 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 |
Mark Herbert| Contact Details | |
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Mark Herbert Fifth term as a councillor |
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| 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 |
Rob Lutter| Contact Details | |
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Rob Lutter Third term as a councillor |
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| 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. |
Tania Wright| Contact Details | |
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Tania Wright Fourth term as a councillor |
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| 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. |