Mayor of Tasman District

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 Tasman 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.

  • Encourage inner town development of living spaces above retail and inner towns.

    Strengthen public transport throughout our region.

    Continue to support business by streamlining consent processes.

  • Open and lead community-wide discussions/conversations on the long-term viability of the traditional money/business/competition/jobs model.

    Research and survey supply chains and their inter-relationships to establish logistic strategy and long-term plans for proposed resource based economy model.

  • Encourage inner town development of living spaces above retail and inner towns.

    Strengthen public transport throughout our region.

    Continue to support business by streamlining consent processes.

  • Open and lead community-wide discussions/conversations on the long-term viability of the traditional money/business/competition/jobs model.

    Research and survey supply chains and their inter-relationships to establish logistic strategy and long-term plans for proposed resource based economy model.