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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Utilities and services

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.

  • Initiate big picture impact assessments when review fees and charges.

    Solutions-focused approach for multiple worker accommodation.

  • Work alongside local businesses, business groups and individuals to develop strategies that best support them and new businesses.

    Build on the work of the Mayors Task for Jobs to facilitate sustainable youth employment in the district.

    Work co-operatively across the region to identify and capitalise on opportunities for joint initiatives to attract visitors and investment.

  • Encourage each of the district's three towns to develop in ways that reflect their unique characters and opportunities.

    Work with the business sector of Featherston to revive and improve the central business district

    Review all regulations and fees that apply to, and often burden, small local businesses. Involving local small businesses in this review.

  • Initiate big picture impact assessments when review fees and charges.

    Solutions-focused approach for multiple worker accommodation.

  • Work alongside local businesses, business groups and individuals to develop strategies that best support them and new businesses.

    Build on the work of the Mayors Task for Jobs to facilitate sustainable youth employment in the district.

    Work co-operatively across the region to identify and capitalise on opportunities for joint initiatives to attract visitors and investment.

  • Encourage each of the district's three towns to develop in ways that reflect their unique characters and opportunities.

    Work with the business sector of Featherston to revive and improve the central business district

    Review all regulations and fees that apply to, and often burden, small local businesses. Involving local small businesses in this review.

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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