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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Environment

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Recreation and culture

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Transport

Transport

Utilities and services

Utilities and services

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 water quality is maintained across the district, with a third drinking water source being investigated.

    Keep the Timaru district at the forefront of waste minimisation.

    Oppose Three Waters legislation.

  • Keep Timaru at the forefront of waste minimisation and education.

    Support for predator free 2050 in our parks and reserves and support locally lead initiatives in the district such as project Peel.

  • Ensure water quality is maintained across the district, with a third drinking water source being investigated.

    Keep the Timaru district at the forefront of waste minimisation.

    Oppose Three Waters legislation.

  • Keep Timaru at the forefront of waste minimisation and education.

    Support for predator free 2050 in our parks and reserves and support locally lead initiatives in the district such as project Peel.

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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