Mayor of Buller District

The mayor is the leader of the council. Their job is to promote a vision for the district and lead the development of the council’s plans, policies and budget. The mayor appoints the deputy mayor, establishes committees for particular topics, and appoints chairs for those committees. This is a first past the post (FPP) election, so you vote by ticking the name of your preferred candidate on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Buller District Council mayoral election.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

  • Continue to support community grants and investment into public spaces/arts/recreation facilities.

    Recognise and support reserve committees for the voluntary work done across Buller.

    Advocate for a community hub bringing together non-governmental organisation social services and Ministry of Social Development etc. together in a one stop shop.

  • Boost volunteer groups. Assure them of their importance, our encouragement and their forthcoming resurgence/leadership into the resource-based economy future.

    Celebrate the paradigm shifting transition we are entering. Utopia beckons, the darkest hours are just before dawn. We are almost there.

  • Continue to support community grants and investment into public spaces/arts/recreation facilities.

    Recognise and support reserve committees for the voluntary work done across Buller.

    Advocate for a community hub bringing together non-governmental organisation social services and Ministry of Social Development etc. together in a one stop shop.

  • Boost volunteer groups. Assure them of their importance, our encouragement and their forthcoming resurgence/leadership into the resource-based economy future.

    Celebrate the paradigm shifting transition we are entering. Utopia beckons, the darkest hours are just before dawn. We are almost there.