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.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

  • Encourage all-weather cricket wickets near schools. Maybe ten pin bowling could provide a meeting place with entertainment, especially youth.

    Liquor licensing, maybe we could learn from the British about open hours and responsible hosting.

    Public facilities like parks, pools, museums, libraries and community halls appear okay but we could have better art display facilities.

  • Encourage all-weather cricket wickets near schools. Maybe ten pin bowling could provide a meeting place with entertainment, especially youth.

    Liquor licensing, maybe we could learn from the British about open hours and responsible hosting.

    Public facilities like parks, pools, museums, libraries and community halls appear okay but we could have better art display facilities.