Mayor of Thames-Coromandel

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 Thames-Coromandel 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.

  • Ensure resource centres are built in each town to reduce solid waste in landfill by 50% within two years. Process organic waste in district.

    Review council waste contracts for refuse transfer stations. Integrate with community-owned resource centres to reduce waste volumes.

    Respect local solutions for pest control. Support those on the ground who have been doing it successfully for years.

  • Increase biodiversity immensely in every landscape from street verges to gardens across all farms and restoration areas.

    Reduce Reuse Recycle Repair Recovery Parks. Educate as widely as possible and heavily tax the consumerist industries including all packaging.

  • Ensure resource centres are built in each town to reduce solid waste in landfill by 50% within two years. Process organic waste in district.

    Review council waste contracts for refuse transfer stations. Integrate with community-owned resource centres to reduce waste volumes.

    Respect local solutions for pest control. Support those on the ground who have been doing it successfully for years.

  • Increase biodiversity immensely in every landscape from street verges to gardens across all farms and restoration areas.

    Reduce Reuse Recycle Repair Recovery Parks. Educate as widely as possible and heavily tax the consumerist industries including all packaging.