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.

Utilities and services

Councils are responsible for a wide range of utilities and services that we all rely on, from rubbish and recycling to street cleaning. Councils are currently also responsible for managing waste water, storm water and drinking water infrastructure – the ‘Three Waters’. But that may be about to change, with central government seeking to shift the delivery of Three Waters services to four new larger entities, which could borrow enough to upgrade the country’s water infrastructure.

Utilities and services

Councils are responsible for a wide range of utilities and services that we all rely on, from rubbish and recycling to street cleaning. Councils are currently also responsible for managing waste water, storm water and drinking water infrastructure – the ‘Three Waters’. But that may be about to change, with central government seeking to shift the delivery of Three Waters services to four new larger entities, which could borrow enough to upgrade the country’s water infrastructure.

  • Create genuine and well managed recycling services in Gore, including extending services to our rural ratepayers.

    Represent community views on Three Waters, and spend three waters rates funding correctly on water infrastructure maintenance and upgrades.

    Ensure friendly and helpful responses to enquiries and fast and efficient regulatory processing – consents, animal control, food licensing.

  • Waste minimisation and recycling is a high priority. Engaging with public regarding options and ideas is a top priority.

    My view on Three Waters is available on my Facebook page by way of the recent submission I made to the government select committee.

  • Create genuine and well managed recycling services in Gore, including extending services to our rural ratepayers.

    Represent community views on Three Waters, and spend three waters rates funding correctly on water infrastructure maintenance and upgrades.

    Ensure friendly and helpful responses to enquiries and fast and efficient regulatory processing – consents, animal control, food licensing.

  • Waste minimisation and recycling is a high priority. Engaging with public regarding options and ideas is a top priority.

    My view on Three Waters is available on my Facebook page by way of the recent submission I made to the government select committee.