As a final phase of rating policy changes started by Mayor Wise (which reduced differentials from 27.3% to 10%) the Council are again planning to increase the proportion of rates the rural residential rate payers contribute. Council are planning to remove the current significantly smaller 10% differential for rural residential rate payers, with the intent of charging rural residential ratepayers at 100% the same level as their urban counterparts. If you oppose the changes to

Napier should be proud that this term we have a Council of independent elected members with the capability and competencies to work together to ensure they foster best practice governance and assist the Mayor to develop necessary skills and better practices. After some sensationalised articles in other media this 'Stuff' article is probably the most balanced, Mayor to be mentored after councillors dig heels in | Stuff When any community elect a person or people who haven't pr

‘Bullies’ and ‘tyrants’: The Napier mayoral candidate’s letter that got him sacked as caravan club’s chair   28 Jun, 2025 An eight-page letter sent by Napier mayoral hopeful Nigel Simpson to New Zealand Motor Caravan Association (NZMCA) leadership alleged bullying and non-compliance within the Hawke’s Bay membership. The NZMCA’s response was to disband the newly-formed NZMCA Hawke’s Bay committee, and sack Simpson. It was a reaction Simpson says was akin to cracking a walnut

The Long-Term-Plan is Councils contract with both our community and the CEO. Vision - the Plan sets out how the elected Council want's...

War Memorial, Library and Civic Precinct, Regional Park The mayor’s political promise to reinstate the War Memorial on Marine Parade –...

I bring a strong background in organisational leadership, governance, strategic finance, project delivery, operational processes and...

Amalgamation : no. Reducing bureaucracy cost and aligning synergies: yes. There are clear opportunities in both local and central...

I am opposed to the whole ward system. Napier is a very small geographical area, I believe Napier’s community would be better served by...

Voting Nigel Simpson for Mayor is voting for change and better community outcomes. Change is necessary  and I propose change in:...

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