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.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

  • Creating smaller local contracts for waste, recycling and grounds maintenance will potentially give local contractors a chance to compete.

    Build stopbanks to protect the district's eastern assets from flood and tsunami. Create a wetland system for wildlife refuge.

    Encouraged youth to be a part of the wetland rebuilding. Create habitat for humanity school classes teaching traditional building methods.

  • Creating smaller local contracts for waste, recycling and grounds maintenance will potentially give local contractors a chance to compete.

    Build stopbanks to protect the district's eastern assets from flood and tsunami. Create a wetland system for wildlife refuge.

    Encouraged youth to be a part of the wetland rebuilding. Create habitat for humanity school classes teaching traditional building methods.