Mayor of Chatham Islands

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 Chatham Islands Territory 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.

  • Utilise the Three Waters Better Off funding to upgrade council rentals to a healthy home standard.

    For Chatham Islands to be recognised as its own region with the current Resource Management Act reforms and refresh our Chatham Islands Council Act.

    Support shared initiatives to improve housing quality and increase housing stock through our iwi partners.

  • Utilise the Three Waters Better Off funding to upgrade council rentals to a healthy home standard.

    For Chatham Islands to be recognised as its own region with the current Resource Management Act reforms and refresh our Chatham Islands Council Act.

    Support shared initiatives to improve housing quality and increase housing stock through our iwi partners.