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.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

  • Support for local businesses during the current high cost pressures from high electricity, fuel and freight. $1.37 per unit is unacceptable.

    Continue to advocate to central government an integrated approach to funding infrastructure and to review our island's governance to strengthen.

    Continue with Mayors Taskforce for Jobs, more drivers licensing, increasing skills, confidence and better job outcomes.

  • Support for local businesses during the current high cost pressures from high electricity, fuel and freight. $1.37 per unit is unacceptable.

    Continue to advocate to central government an integrated approach to funding infrastructure and to review our island's governance to strengthen.

    Continue with Mayors Taskforce for Jobs, more drivers licensing, increasing skills, confidence and better job outcomes.