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How Council Works

What we aim for: 2022-2025-Local-Governance-Statement.pdf (napier.govt.nz)

How we achieve it: Three-Year Plan 2024-27

When we meet: Meetings | Napier City Council

In addition to the public meetings, as a councillor you will attend weekly workshops with staff and may also attend meetings for joint committees, working groups, regional or national local government organisations.

Nomination Forms

Please find links below for the Mayor and Councillor nomination forms. You can print these out yourself, or collect a copy from the Napier City Council Customer Services Centre, 215 Hastings Street, Napier, 4110.

MAYOR - NOMINATION FORM   COUNCILLOR - NOMINATION FORM

Candidate handbook

The Prospective Candidate Information booklet is full of helpful information if you are considering standing as Mayor or a councillor in the Napier City Council 2025 local elections. It will give you a brief overview of how to become a candidate, what to expect if elected, and key election dates. There are also links and contact details provided for further detailed information.

The candidate handbook is crammed with essential information about how Council works and the election process. It answers common questions about campaigning and advertising, and what we require from candidates. 

To read more on the elections process for candidates, please view our 2025 Local Government Elections Candidate Handbook.

Pre-election Report

The Pre-election Report provides voters and candidates with information about the key issues facing Napier City Council. Its purpose is to promote public discussion in the lead up to the local body elections to be held on 11 October 2025.

The Pre-election Report has a particular focus on how the Council is performing financially, including the current financial position and key spending issues over the coming years. It provides historic information for the past three years, an overview of the current election year and the Council’s planned financial position for the next three years. It also outlines Council’s broader financial goals, which are included in its 2024-27 Three Year Plan.