MY VISION
FOR NAPIER
Napier deserves a fresh vision - one that puts the community first, grows our local economy and protects our unique environment, while keeping rates affordable.
With years of experience and a deep commitment to this city, I will lead Napier towards a stronger, fairer future for all.
Napier is my home, and I’m proud to stand for Mayor because I believe we can build a city that works for everyone - with smart growth, strong communities, and leadership you can trust.
THREE KEY PILLARS THAT I WILL DELIVER FOR YOU
RATES
Keep rates increases under control; Council must take full responsibility and stop unbudgeted spending. Stop the rollercoaster of uncertain decision-making and get control over the city’s growing debt.
PROGRESS
To get things done, Napier needs steady forward momentum with the right decisions. Vote for decision-makers who will lead the city ahead.
CULTURE
Build a positive, unified Council and management team with a motivated workforce working together for the community.
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My First 100 Days As Your New Mayor
Here’s the 6 key things I’ll stand by as Napier’s Mayor
RATES - Spending smarter.
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Before Christmas, I'll introduce guidelines to cap rates raises in 2026 and prohibit budget overspending. From here on we are tight on costs and fair. Nothing changes if you can't feel it in your pocket. Focus: No surprises and no excuses.
2
Also before Christmas, the overhaul of the long-term-plan (LTP) and Council report template will commence. This will guide the drafting of the new 2027-2037 LTP. Focus: Transparency and rates affordability.
PROGRESS - A new way council operates.
3
By 14 November, the new Governance Structure will announce a shorter Council meeting Cycle and halve the standing Committees. Focus: Quicker decision making with greater efficiency and effectiveness.
4
By 14 November, Councillors will have portfolios that are better aligned with Council's activities. Focus: Measurable accountabilities.
CULTURE - A city we’re proud of again.
5
One team, less bureaucracy. Council works for you, the people of Napier. Focus: We listen, we front up, and we partner locally.
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Elected member skills and experience will underpin their appointments, competence will be rewarded, commitment to governance professional development will be recognised. Focus: Personal & collective continuous improvement.
Napier - The time for change is now.
​My experience over thirty years across fifteen local government organisations working with governance, observing it, facilitating it, doing it and having completed Master level studies in governance, strategy and leadership, I have witnessed good and bad. I am fortunate that I can draw on these experiences to ensure Napier shifts to best practice governance after the election, if you elect me Mayor.
​​I have led large complicated multijurisdictional organisations. I understand the need for inter-organisational collaboration and how to draw upon the capacity of other organisations to achieve outcomes. Your 'Council' can not operate in isolation or in a self-righteous way. Change is needed.
