2022

Mayor of Far North District

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 single transferable vote (STV) election, so you vote by ranking the candidates on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Far North District Council mayoral election.

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Kelly Stratford

Kelly Stratford

Kevin Middleton

Kevin Middleton

Ann Court

Ann Court

Moko Tepania

Moko Tepania

Clinton Dearlove

Clinton Dearlove

Jaqi Brown

Jaqi Brown

John Vujcich

John Vujcich

Rachel Witana

Rachel Witana

Joshua Riley

Joshua Riley

Kelly Stratford

Independent

| Councillor Bay of Islands – Whangaroa Ward

Kelly Stratford

Independent

| Councillor Bay of Islands – Whangaroa Ward

Why I'm standing

I want to ensure every voice has a representative that listens to them. I listen. And I get answers, and traction. I'm passionate about our region and want it to continue to be a great place to live, work and play.

About me

I do the reading and extra research to make informed decisions at the council table. I've had 100% attendance of council meetings. I am on every committee, representing our people across all council issues. If I'm concerned about issues, I have them addressed.

My priorities
  1. Improve our Three Waters infrastructure to improve the wellbeing of the environment and people.
  2. Vibrant communities that are self-determining, self-sufficient and prosperous.
  3. Improved road maintenance and capital improvements to address our deficit roading network.
Current role

Councillor Bay of Islands – Whangaroa Ward

Before politics

Business owner

Residence

Far North

Age

45

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Why I'm standing

I want to ensure every voice has a representative that listens to them. I listen. And I get answers, and traction. I'm passionate about our region and want it to continue to be a great place to live, work and play.

About me

I do the reading and extra research to make informed decisions at the council table. I've had 100% attendance of council meetings. I am on every committee, representing our people across all council issues. If I'm concerned about issues, I have them addressed.

My priorities
  1. Improve our Three Waters infrastructure to improve the wellbeing of the environment and people.
  2. Vibrant communities that are self-determining, self-sufficient and prosperous.
  3. Improved road maintenance and capital improvements to address our deficit roading network.
Current role

Councillor Bay of Islands – Whangaroa Ward

Before politics

Business owner

Residence

Far North

Age

45

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