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.

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.

  • Build on the charter of understanding signed with Hokonui Rununga to ensure a strong and productive relationship into the future.

    Encourage council to consider reinstatement of a public forum prior to council meetings to encourage individuals to speak to councillors.

  • Create genuine community engagement in council decision-making. Prevent closed-door (public excluded) council meetings whenever possible.

    Make sure all council staff are at least paid a living wage. Reform and restructure the executive team to reflect the district's size.

    Work with all local communities to ensure representation, including with Māori.

  • Build on the charter of understanding signed with Hokonui Rununga to ensure a strong and productive relationship into the future.

    Encourage council to consider reinstatement of a public forum prior to council meetings to encourage individuals to speak to councillors.

  • Create genuine community engagement in council decision-making. Prevent closed-door (public excluded) council meetings whenever possible.

    Make sure all council staff are at least paid a living wage. Reform and restructure the executive team to reflect the district's size.

    Work with all local communities to ensure representation, including with Māori.