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.

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.

  • Waste minimization needs to start long before the consumer product even leaves its source of production, for example, reusable milk bottles.

    Our water quality is excellent. With Three Waters the preservation of chemical-free water is not assured. Chlorine and fluoride are harmful.

    Restore wetlands and encourage organic type of farming. Organic type farming is a better sustainable environmental practice.

  • Waste minimization needs to start long before the consumer product even leaves its source of production, for example, reusable milk bottles.

    Our water quality is excellent. With Three Waters the preservation of chemical-free water is not assured. Chlorine and fluoride are harmful.

    Restore wetlands and encourage organic type of farming. Organic type farming is a better sustainable environmental practice.