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.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

  • Engagement is about getting to know each other for shared decision making, we have more in common than differences. Everyone matters.

    Māori representation is important for informed decision making and it must include hapū and iwi especially on environmental protection.

    We continue to invite and meet face to face to discuss and engage on all island matters. Conversations are the best way to get things done.

  • Engagement is about getting to know each other for shared decision making, we have more in common than differences. Everyone matters.

    Māori representation is important for informed decision making and it must include hapū and iwi especially on environmental protection.

    We continue to invite and meet face to face to discuss and engage on all island matters. Conversations are the best way to get things done.