‘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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