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.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

  • Water quality and magement should be administered by local councils. Not central government.

    Pest control should only be done by using non-toxic lures and baits. 1080 should be banned completely from our water catchments and land.

    Continue to encourage recycling and look at ways of getting rubbish collection free.

  • Water quality and magement should be administered by local councils. Not central government.

    Pest control should only be done by using non-toxic lures and baits. 1080 should be banned completely from our water catchments and land.

    Continue to encourage recycling and look at ways of getting rubbish collection free.