Watch the full Local Focus interview for Te Kira Lawrence's views on Napier's biggest issues, and our less important quickfire questions in which she admits supporting Labour and ACT.
Standing for Napier City Council's Onekawa/Tamatea Ward has always interested local office manager, Te Kira Lawrence. This year marks her first campaign.
Lawrence hopes to "be that person who's keeping it real, genuine, and just always open-minded" on council through her varied experiences as a mother, teacher, apartment technologist and beauty therapist.
Should she be elected, she will prioritise the Aquatic Centre and development of low-rise town housing and apartments.
One way NCC might slow down or limit climate change, Lawrence says, is by "supporting, encouraging and implementing more green areas" in the city.