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.

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.

  • Continue to collaborate with agencies and utilise the Mayors Task Force for Jobs initiative to promote employment.

    Identify innovative strategies to promote business development and enhance collaboration with business groups across the district.

  • Driving opportunities for new business to locate to the district enabled by the new Te Ahu a Turanga Manawatū Tararua Highway project.

    Delivering outcomes for youth from the Mayor's Taskforce for Jobs.

    Continue advocacy for our agriculture sector, ensuring good access to market via our rural roading networks.

  • Continue to collaborate with agencies and utilise the Mayors Task Force for Jobs initiative to promote employment.

    Identify innovative strategies to promote business development and enhance collaboration with business groups across the district.

  • Driving opportunities for new business to locate to the district enabled by the new Te Ahu a Turanga Manawatū Tararua Highway project.

    Delivering outcomes for youth from the Mayor's Taskforce for Jobs.

    Continue advocacy for our agriculture sector, ensuring good access to market via our rural roading networks.