2022

Mayor of Queenstown-Lakes District

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 Queenstown-Lakes District Council mayoral election.

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Daniel Shand

Daniel Shand

Neeta Shetty

Neeta Shetty

Jon Mitchell

Jon Mitchell

Glyn Lewers

Glyn Lewers

Olivia Wensley

Olivia Wensley

Al Angus

Al Angus

Neeta Shetty

Neeta Shetty

Why I'm standing

I didn't see the kind of business experience, community passion or diversity in our candidates. I am not a politician or associated with any developers. I am an independent candidate and a vested member of the community. It is important that our community and businesses be at the centre of our decision-making to protect the integrity of our environment. Accountability and transparency is needed to fix the discord between council and the community.

About me

I have been involved in many community and sporting activities. I am an active member of the school fundraising committee. I have worked at Auckland City Council, ARC, QLDC and Lakes Environmental and have a good understanding of the workings of the council. I bring with me the experience of working at councils and the voice of the community as I have lived, worked and loved this community. Investing in the community is important.

My priorities
  1. Community and business at the centre of our decision-making to protect our environmental integrity.
  2. Invest in a robust public transport and focus on housing affordability.
  3. Accountability and transparency on council spending and building trust. Economic diversification.
Before politics

Self-employed

Residence

Lake Hayes Estate

Age

48

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Why I'm standing

I didn't see the kind of business experience, community passion or diversity in our candidates. I am not a politician or associated with any developers. I am an independent candidate and a vested member of the community. It is important that our community and businesses be at the centre of our decision-making to protect the integrity of our environment. Accountability and transparency is needed to fix the discord between council and the community.

About me

I have been involved in many community and sporting activities. I am an active member of the school fundraising committee. I have worked at Auckland City Council, ARC, QLDC and Lakes Environmental and have a good understanding of the workings of the council. I bring with me the experience of working at councils and the voice of the community as I have lived, worked and loved this community. Investing in the community is important.

My priorities
  1. Community and business at the centre of our decision-making to protect our environmental integrity.
  2. Invest in a robust public transport and focus on housing affordability.
  3. Accountability and transparency on council spending and building trust. Economic diversification.
Before politics

Self-employed

Residence

Lake Hayes Estate

Age

48

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