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.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

  • Transparent representation encouraging openness with public gallery at council meetings.

    Inclusiveness of Māori voices in council.

    Bring about a new culture within council and stomping out corruption or favouritism wherever it is seen.

  • Open discussion on changes to democratic processes around the transition to a resource based economy. Emphasising its voluntary foundation.

    Invite community input into goals, issues and anticipated challenges to democratic resource based economy model.

    Consider ISO9000 type philosophy/methodology in socio-environment arena. Discuss adoption of new equitable and sustainable operating systems.

  • Transparent representation encouraging openness with public gallery at council meetings.

    Inclusiveness of Māori voices in council.

    Bring about a new culture within council and stomping out corruption or favouritism wherever it is seen.

  • Open discussion on changes to democratic processes around the transition to a resource based economy. Emphasising its voluntary foundation.

    Invite community input into goals, issues and anticipated challenges to democratic resource based economy model.

    Consider ISO9000 type philosophy/methodology in socio-environment arena. Discuss adoption of new equitable and sustainable operating systems.