Mayor of New Plymouth

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 New Plymouth 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.

  • To lead a return to grassroots democracy by proactive engagement with all five community boards, the heart of localised democracy and decisions.

    To lead the re-establishment a New Plymouth District Youth Council within 12 months of election. The voices of our youth are our future.

    To honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi. I supported the establishment of the Māori ward and will retain the New Plymouth District Council Te Huinga Taumatua Committee.

  • Māori representation. We need to work alongside each other to achieve the right outcomes for everyone everyone deserves to be heard.

    Reform the council. Important for both the employees and the community. We should look at how we can streamline these departments.

    Ethnic community. We live in a multi cultural society and we need to involve everyone. Everyone deserves to be heard.

  • Public engagement. Goals, process, outcomes, political, community organisations for decision making.

    Ethnic communities representation and engagement. Integration with multicultural promotion plan. Promoting our community engagement.

    Reforming internal operations. Integrate departments. Internal processes perspective. Streamline internally. Quality optimisation.

  • To lead a return to grassroots democracy by proactive engagement with all five community boards, the heart of localised democracy and decisions.

    To lead the re-establishment a New Plymouth District Youth Council within 12 months of election. The voices of our youth are our future.

    To honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi. I supported the establishment of the Māori ward and will retain the New Plymouth District Council Te Huinga Taumatua Committee.

  • Māori representation. We need to work alongside each other to achieve the right outcomes for everyone everyone deserves to be heard.

    Reform the council. Important for both the employees and the community. We should look at how we can streamline these departments.

    Ethnic community. We live in a multi cultural society and we need to involve everyone. Everyone deserves to be heard.

  • Public engagement. Goals, process, outcomes, political, community organisations for decision making.

    Ethnic communities representation and engagement. Integration with multicultural promotion plan. Promoting our community engagement.

    Reforming internal operations. Integrate departments. Internal processes perspective. Streamline internally. Quality optimisation.