Mayor of Clutha

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 Clutha 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.

  • Commit to build more social housing where needed and look to partner with other social housing providers to help achieve this.

    Ensure we have infrastructure in place first so current needs are met as well as future demand as our district grows.

    Encourage groups or individuals to start community gardens on vacant council-owned land.

  • Commit to build more social housing where needed and look to partner with other social housing providers to help achieve this.

    Ensure we have infrastructure in place first so current needs are met as well as future demand as our district grows.

    Encourage groups or individuals to start community gardens on vacant council-owned land.