Mayor of Waipā

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 Waipā 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.

  • Commit to council working with local stakeholders, mana whenua and Tainui to address the state of our waterways, lakes Te Koo Utu and Ngā Roto.

    Champion 'zero waste' throughout the Waipā, by improving and providing more-ready access to waste (rubbish) transfer management.

    Commit to urban 'Treeification' across Waipā, growing citrus trees to help reduce carbon dioxide and provide nutrition to our neighbourhoods.

  • Stop adding fluoride to our water. It is a poison. Encourage new built homes to have water tanks.

    Encourage people to be proud of their town and recycle, re-use and tidy up after themselves.

  • Assist community in transitioning from a linear economy into a more circular one. Utilise the expertise of our waste minimisation team more.

    Continue commitments to restoration and conservation works for our maunga, wetlands and rivers.

    Lead the transition of our organisation into a low carbon emitting model.

  • Commit to council working with local stakeholders, mana whenua and Tainui to address the state of our waterways, lakes Te Koo Utu and Ngā Roto.

    Champion 'zero waste' throughout the Waipā, by improving and providing more-ready access to waste (rubbish) transfer management.

    Commit to urban 'Treeification' across Waipā, growing citrus trees to help reduce carbon dioxide and provide nutrition to our neighbourhoods.

  • Stop adding fluoride to our water. It is a poison. Encourage new built homes to have water tanks.

    Encourage people to be proud of their town and recycle, re-use and tidy up after themselves.

  • Assist community in transitioning from a linear economy into a more circular one. Utilise the expertise of our waste minimisation team more.

    Continue commitments to restoration and conservation works for our maunga, wetlands and rivers.

    Lead the transition of our organisation into a low carbon emitting model.