Mayor of Ruapehu

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 Ruapehu District Council mayoral election.

Transport

Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

Transport

Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

  • Establish a regular transport service (in partnership with regional council) between Waimarino and Whanganui, and Taumarunui and Waikato.

    Hold the roading contractor to account by encouraging more logical decisions so that all issues at place are solved at once.

    Continue to prioritise cycleways across the district, which bring social and economic benefits to the communities.

  • Work with police to reduce speeding on residential roads. Failing that, investigate the construction of speed humps throughout the district.

    Encourage public/private partnerships with Uber drivers to ensure communities have access to ride-sharing services.

    Continue with rural bridge renewal so that rural communities have road access both to town and to processing facilities.

  • Build a region-long trail and walk trail in partnership with Manawhenua and encourage cultural tours throughout the rohe.

    Ensure accessible walkways and pathways in our towns designed for mobility scooters, bikes and walkers in mind.

    Partner with schools and build a bicycle project and road safety road map to increase road safety awareness and also increase youth fitness.

  • Establish a regular transport service (in partnership with regional council) between Waimarino and Whanganui, and Taumarunui and Waikato.

    Hold the roading contractor to account by encouraging more logical decisions so that all issues at place are solved at once.

    Continue to prioritise cycleways across the district, which bring social and economic benefits to the communities.

  • Work with police to reduce speeding on residential roads. Failing that, investigate the construction of speed humps throughout the district.

    Encourage public/private partnerships with Uber drivers to ensure communities have access to ride-sharing services.

    Continue with rural bridge renewal so that rural communities have road access both to town and to processing facilities.

  • Build a region-long trail and walk trail in partnership with Manawhenua and encourage cultural tours throughout the rohe.

    Ensure accessible walkways and pathways in our towns designed for mobility scooters, bikes and walkers in mind.

    Partner with schools and build a bicycle project and road safety road map to increase road safety awareness and also increase youth fitness.