Mayor of Tararua

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 Tararua District Council mayoral election.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

  • Develop a waste minimisation strategy, continue with plans to minimise waste and extend to green waste collection across our district.

    Continue to identify sources and develop strategies around water storage promoted at property rather than reliance on central storage.

  • Reduce our recycling, green and compostable waste to meet our waste minimisation targets.

    Solving the district's water issues while meeting district water demands. Promoting efficient use of this precious resource.

  • Develop a waste minimisation strategy, continue with plans to minimise waste and extend to green waste collection across our district.

    Continue to identify sources and develop strategies around water storage promoted at property rather than reliance on central storage.

  • Reduce our recycling, green and compostable waste to meet our waste minimisation targets.

    Solving the district's water issues while meeting district water demands. Promoting efficient use of this precious resource.