2022

Mayor of Gore

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 Gore District Council mayoral election.

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Climate change and resilience

Climate change and resilience

Environment

Environment

Housing and planning

Housing and planning

Jobs and economy

Jobs and economy

Local democracy

Local democracy

Rates and revenue

Rates and revenue

Recreation and culture

Recreation and culture

Transport

Transport

Utilities and services

Utilities and services

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

  • Provide a comprehensive solution for waste management, including recycling district-wide.

    Complete our water upgrades, and improve three water services and investment locally.

    Advocate for better services from Environment Southland for our rural communities, including access to water for irrigation.

  • Pursue innovative options for waste minimisation and recycling in conjunction with community, regional partner councils and providers.

    Work with all stakeholders to ensure that the water quality of our streams and rivers continues to improve.

    Encourage the continued planting in our green spaces such as Dolamore Park, Bannerman Park and the old landfill to build biodiversity.

  • Provide a comprehensive solution for waste management, including recycling district-wide.

    Complete our water upgrades, and improve three water services and investment locally.

    Advocate for better services from Environment Southland for our rural communities, including access to water for irrigation.

  • Pursue innovative options for waste minimisation and recycling in conjunction with community, regional partner councils and providers.

    Work with all stakeholders to ensure that the water quality of our streams and rivers continues to improve.

    Encourage the continued planting in our green spaces such as Dolamore Park, Bannerman Park and the old landfill to build biodiversity.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change and resilience

Environment

Environment

Housing and planning

Housing and planning

Jobs and economy

Jobs and economy

Local democracy

Local democracy

Rates and revenue

Rates and revenue

Recreation and culture

Recreation and culture

Transport

Transport

Utilities and services

Utilities and services

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