ACT Local has selected Iain Bradley — a former police officer and naval officer, now working in real estate and business — as its candidate for the Ahuriri Ward of the Napier City Council in this year’s local election.

Bradley served eight years with the London Metropolitan Police, followed by 13 years as a naval officer in the New Zealand Defence Force. In the private sector, he has spent the past seven years working across real estate and the automotive industry. He has solid experience leading teams, running day-to-day operations, and making sure people are held accountable. He’s practical, focused, and knows how to tackle problems with a clear plan.

“Councillors shape our city’s future, and it’s time Napier lived within its means. If elected, I’ll push for a tightly managed budget, smarter spending decisions, and lower debt. I’m standing with ACT to bring discipline, transparency, and value for money back to council.” – Iain Bradley

Earlier this year, ACT New Zealand announced it would be standing Common Sense Candidates for local government for the first time, after hearing from New Zealanders across the country who are sick of rising rates, ballooning budgets, and councils that ignore the basics while chasing ideological vanity projects.

When you vote ACT Local, you know what you're getting:

• Fixing the basics
• Lower Rates
• Cutting the waste
• Ending race-based politics
• Restoring accountability

ACT Local Government spokesperson Cameron Luxton says:

“ACT Local candidates are community-minded Kiwis who’ve had enough of wasteful councils treating ratepayers like ATMs. It’s time to take control on behalf of ratepayers — to restore accountability and deliver real value for money. ACT Local is about getting the basics right: maintaining roads, keeping streets clean, and respecting the people who pay the bills. Our candidates won’t divide people by race or get distracted by climate vanity projects. They’re here to serve, not lecture." – Cameron Luxton

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