2022

Mayor of South Wairarapa

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 South Wairarapa District Council mayoral election.

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Daphne Geisler

Daphne Geisler

Martin Connelly

Martin Connelly

Brenda West

Brenda West

Alex Beijen

Alex Beijen

Martin Connelly

Martin Connelly

Why I'm standing

I want to work with other newly-elected members to greatly improve the quality of decision-making on our council. I want a council that residents see as efficient, reliable, and helpful. A council that listens to its residents, a council that avoids wasteful spending, and a council that is seen to work for every corner of the district.

About me

I have a mix of experience in the rural sector and in central government. I am a policy expert with extensive experience in government management and leadership, including fiscal management. In the past, I have brought together teams that get the job done and that operate in a friendly cooperative way. I can work with a wide range of people, and I am a good listener.

My priorities
  1. Deal with the rates fiasco of the past year.
  2. Provide efficient services in a customer-friendly manner to all parts of the district.
  3. Respectful consultation with residents, community boards and mana whenua.
Before politics

Senior executive, government department

Residence

Greytown

Age

No response

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Why I'm standing

I want to work with other newly-elected members to greatly improve the quality of decision-making on our council. I want a council that residents see as efficient, reliable, and helpful. A council that listens to its residents, a council that avoids wasteful spending, and a council that is seen to work for every corner of the district.

About me

I have a mix of experience in the rural sector and in central government. I am a policy expert with extensive experience in government management and leadership, including fiscal management. In the past, I have brought together teams that get the job done and that operate in a friendly cooperative way. I can work with a wide range of people, and I am a good listener.

My priorities
  1. Deal with the rates fiasco of the past year.
  2. Provide efficient services in a customer-friendly manner to all parts of the district.
  3. Respectful consultation with residents, community boards and mana whenua.
Before politics

Senior executive, government department

Residence

Greytown

Age

No response

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