2022

Mayor of Timaru

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 Timaru District Council mayoral election.

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Climate change and resilience

Climate change poses a huge challenge for communities as more frequent extreme weather events require us to rethink how we live and where. Local authorities are at the forefront of efforts to respond, with responsibilities for environmental planning and regulation, as well as civil defence. Many councils have plans to reduce emissions in their area and are working to help their communities adapt to a warming world.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change poses a huge challenge for communities as more frequent extreme weather events require us to rethink how we live and where. Local authorities are at the forefront of efforts to respond, with responsibilities for environmental planning and regulation, as well as civil defence. Many councils have plans to reduce emissions in their area and are working to help their communities adapt to a warming world.

  • Commit the Timaru District Council to incorporate climate change adaption in the decision-making going forward.

    Actively encourage Timaru District Council to change its fleet to electric vehicles where practicable.

  • Continue focus on resilience due to flood events with a focus on lifelines and community preparedness.

    Earthquake strengthening of council buildings and navigational support from council for private building owners with a focus on our CBDs.

    Lead the conversation on climate resiliency with a focus on the immediate coastal risks.

  • Commit the Timaru District Council to incorporate climate change adaption in the decision-making going forward.

    Actively encourage Timaru District Council to change its fleet to electric vehicles where practicable.

  • Continue focus on resilience due to flood events with a focus on lifelines and community preparedness.

    Earthquake strengthening of council buildings and navigational support from council for private building owners with a focus on our CBDs.

    Lead the conversation on climate resiliency with a focus on the immediate coastal risks.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change and resilience

Environment

Environment

Housing and planning

Housing and planning

Jobs and economy

Jobs and economy

Local democracy

Local democracy

Rates and revenue

Rates and revenue

Recreation and culture

Recreation and culture

Transport

Transport

Utilities and services

Utilities and services

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