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.

Housing and planning

Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.

Housing and planning

Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.

  • Rezone land to make it available for large-scale residential development to ensure ongoing affordability and choice.

    Create a more vibrant and attractive CBD at an affordable cost.

    Ensure consents are processed in a timely manner.

  • Increased land availability through growth management strategy and the new district plan.

  • Rezone land to make it available for large-scale residential development to ensure ongoing affordability and choice.

    Create a more vibrant and attractive CBD at an affordable cost.

    Ensure consents are processed in a timely manner.

  • Increased land availability through growth management strategy and the new district plan.