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.

Transport

Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

Transport

Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

  • Continue maintaining and improving our roads.

    We need to improve air and shipping services to be affordable, reliable and increase the viability of island businesses.

    Large island infrastructure wharves, airport and ship needs to be owned and maintained by the Crown and operated locally.

  • Continue maintaining and improving our roads.

    We need to improve air and shipping services to be affordable, reliable and increase the viability of island businesses.

    Large island infrastructure wharves, airport and ship needs to be owned and maintained by the Crown and operated locally.