Mayor of Nelson

The mayor is the leader of the council. Their job is to promote a vision for the city 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 Nelson City Council mayoral election.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

  • Develop a destination playground in or close to the city centre.

    Continue Council support for Nelson's rich events programme, from the Arts Festival to Matariki celebrations.

    Redevelop a new central city library. The scale and location of which will be up to the new council.

  • Support the newly developed Council Arts Strategy and Nelson's iconic Suter Art Gallery, Nelson Centre Musical Arts and Theatre Royal.

    Work with sporting clubs to develop artificial turf and lighting so as to extend the availability of our playing fields.

    Invest wisely in sporting and cultural events to support Nelson's brand as a vibrant place to live and visit.

  • Implement and fund our Arts and Creativity strategy, ensuring Nelson remains an artistic and creative hub with liveable incomes.

    Invest in a wide range of cultural and sporting opportunities, providing Nelsonians with the opportunities and infrastructure to thrive.

    Review the provision of community facilities to ensure that all areas have easy access to core services and deliver its recommendations.

  • Boost volunteer groups. Assure them of their importance, our encouragement and their forthcoming resurgence/leadership into the resource-based economy future.

    Celebrate the paradigm shifting transition we are entering. Utopia beckons, the darkest hours are just before dawn. We are almost there.

  • Continue the work of the new arts strategy I have implemented as chair of community and recreation.

    Continue the work and strategy for Nelson's heritage from this terms consultation.

    Build an all weather multi-sports turf. Important for community connection and well-being. And visitor spend winter age group tournaments.

  • Develop a destination playground in or close to the city centre.

    Continue Council support for Nelson's rich events programme, from the Arts Festival to Matariki celebrations.

    Redevelop a new central city library. The scale and location of which will be up to the new council.

  • Support the newly developed Council Arts Strategy and Nelson's iconic Suter Art Gallery, Nelson Centre Musical Arts and Theatre Royal.

    Work with sporting clubs to develop artificial turf and lighting so as to extend the availability of our playing fields.

    Invest wisely in sporting and cultural events to support Nelson's brand as a vibrant place to live and visit.

  • Implement and fund our Arts and Creativity strategy, ensuring Nelson remains an artistic and creative hub with liveable incomes.

    Invest in a wide range of cultural and sporting opportunities, providing Nelsonians with the opportunities and infrastructure to thrive.

    Review the provision of community facilities to ensure that all areas have easy access to core services and deliver its recommendations.

  • Boost volunteer groups. Assure them of their importance, our encouragement and their forthcoming resurgence/leadership into the resource-based economy future.

    Celebrate the paradigm shifting transition we are entering. Utopia beckons, the darkest hours are just before dawn. We are almost there.

  • Continue the work of the new arts strategy I have implemented as chair of community and recreation.

    Continue the work and strategy for Nelson's heritage from this terms consultation.

    Build an all weather multi-sports turf. Important for community connection and well-being. And visitor spend winter age group tournaments.