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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Recreation and culture

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Utilities and services

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

  • Encourage developers to invest in Ōpōtiki by fast tracking consents etc. More investment,more jobs.

    We need a polytech or similar to train are people for jobs. Need a hospital.

    Brand Ōpōtiki "Gate way to the East Cape". Encourage domestic tourism more by beautifying our town and more creating events and activities

  • Encourage developers to invest in Ōpōtiki by fast tracking consents etc. More investment,more jobs.

    We need a polytech or similar to train are people for jobs. Need a hospital.

    Brand Ōpōtiki "Gate way to the East Cape". Encourage domestic tourism more by beautifying our town and more creating events and activities

Climate change and resilience

Climate change and resilience

Environment

Environment

Housing and planning

Housing and planning

Jobs and economy

Jobs and economy

Local democracy

Local democracy

Rates and revenue

Rates and revenue

Recreation and culture

Recreation and culture

Transport

Transport

Utilities and services

Utilities and services

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