2022

Mayor of Ōpōtiki

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 Ōpōtiki District Council mayoral election.

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Steve Collins

Steve Collins

Louis Rapihana

Louis Rapihana

David Moore

David Moore

Lyn Riesterer

Lyn Riesterer

Steve Collins

Independent

Steve Collins

Independent

Why I'm standing

Tired of moaning about politicians and decided to use my experience, leadership and vision to lead my town into a better future.

About me

I know how to lead. I have extensive political experience with various organisation from NGO, Government to the United Nations.

My priorities
  1. Speed up development by streamlining the consent process time and costs. Get everyone a home.
  2. Beautify our town. Give it a face lift.
  3. Health statistics are shocking. Diabetes, heart disease, drug addiction, teen suicide etc .
Before politics

semi retired

Residence

waiotahe

Age

63

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Why I'm standing

Tired of moaning about politicians and decided to use my experience, leadership and vision to lead my town into a better future.

About me

I know how to lead. I have extensive political experience with various organisation from NGO, Government to the United Nations.

My priorities
  1. Speed up development by streamlining the consent process time and costs. Get everyone a home.
  2. Beautify our town. Give it a face lift.
  3. Health statistics are shocking. Diabetes, heart disease, drug addiction, teen suicide etc .
Before politics

semi retired

Residence

waiotahe

Age

63

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