Mayor of Waimakariri

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 Waimakariri District Council mayoral election.

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.

  • Focus on increasing oxygen levels rather than diminishing them.

    Reduce greenhouse gases, the use of plants for energy is preferable as plant material has already absorbed the carbon that is released.

    Earthquake strengthening to infrastructure and raising stop banks could mitigate the potential need for major use of civil defence.

  • Focus on increasing oxygen levels rather than diminishing them.

    Reduce greenhouse gases, the use of plants for energy is preferable as plant material has already absorbed the carbon that is released.

    Earthquake strengthening to infrastructure and raising stop banks could mitigate the potential need for major use of civil defence.