Mayor of Carterton

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 Carterton District Council mayoral election.

Housing and planning

Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.

Housing and planning

Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.

  • Action Carterton District Council's Housing Action Plan.

    Lead the ultimate community placemaking project – the redevelopment of the streetscape of Broadway.

    Continue fostering relationships (seven Iwi, 10 Councils) that have created and enable the Wellington Regional Growth framework.

  • Action Carterton District Council's Housing Action Plan.

    Lead the ultimate community placemaking project – the redevelopment of the streetscape of Broadway.

    Continue fostering relationships (seven Iwi, 10 Councils) that have created and enable the Wellington Regional Growth framework.