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.

Utilities and services

Councils are responsible for a wide range of utilities and services that we all rely on, from rubbish and recycling to street cleaning. Councils are currently also responsible for managing waste water, storm water and drinking water infrastructure – the ‘Three Waters’. But that may be about to change, with central government seeking to shift the delivery of Three Waters services to four new larger entities, which could borrow enough to upgrade the country’s water infrastructure.

Utilities and services

Councils are responsible for a wide range of utilities and services that we all rely on, from rubbish and recycling to street cleaning. Councils are currently also responsible for managing waste water, storm water and drinking water infrastructure – the ‘Three Waters’. But that may be about to change, with central government seeking to shift the delivery of Three Waters services to four new larger entities, which could borrow enough to upgrade the country’s water infrastructure.

  • Full investigative report on water spending provided to governance.

  • Respond to the views of the three towns regarding what their residents see as top priorities for any changes to service provision.

    Look for ways to improve recycling and reduce waste.

  • Complete analysis of our local position and ensure our concerns are communicated as the details around Three Waters reform become clearer.

    Investigate further options with experts and the community to further reduce, re-use, and recycle our household and business waste.

    Investigate water tanks, solar power and other sustainable options as mandatory or incentivised features for new developments.

  • Full investigative report on water spending provided to governance.

  • Respond to the views of the three towns regarding what their residents see as top priorities for any changes to service provision.

    Look for ways to improve recycling and reduce waste.

  • Complete analysis of our local position and ensure our concerns are communicated as the details around Three Waters reform become clearer.

    Investigate further options with experts and the community to further reduce, re-use, and recycle our household and business waste.

    Investigate water tanks, solar power and other sustainable options as mandatory or incentivised features for new developments.