Latest Napier articles / announcements

• Sally Crown – Local Democracy Under Pressure, Local Voices More Important Than EverOctober 1, 2025
  When we talk about government, people often think of Wellington: Parliament, parties, and politicians trading blows across ideological lines. But… Read more: Sally Crown – Local Democracy Under Pressure, Local Voices More Important Than Ever
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  Candidates selling false hopeSeptember 24, 2025
  It could be called ‘pandering’. According the Cambridge Dictionary: to do or provide exactly what a person or group wants,… Read more: Candidates selling false hope
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  NCC candidates on rates capSeptember 24, 2025
  Mayoral Candidates Kirsten Wise I support exploring a rates cap model that allows us to fund essential services sustainably but gives our… Read more: NCC candidates on rates cap
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  Ahuriri candidates debateSeptember 19, 2025
  The Ahuriri Ward is the most highly contested ward in this year’s local body elections, with nine candidates competing for… Read more: Ahuriri candidates debate

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Napier Issues

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  NCC candidates on rates capSeptember 24, 2025
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  Ahuriri candidates debateSeptember 19, 2025
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  NCC candidates divided over Māori wardSeptember 9, 2025
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  Ahuriri candidates forum – NCCSeptember 8, 2025
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  Candidates respond to Grey Power NapierSeptember 7, 2025
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  Napier Mayoral Candidates set out their prioritiesSeptember 4, 2025
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  Napier mayoral candidates respond to BayBuzzAugust 28, 2025
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  NCC mayoral candidates pitch to Grey Power August 20, 2025
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  Scepticism around Napier Citizens’ AssemblyAugust 20, 2025