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.

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.

  • Encourage new industry to set up locally. Make industrial land available. This will keep locals employed and also reduce travel.

    Ensure that infrastructure is capable of dealing with local industries.

  • Engage with businesses via the Chambers of Commerce to ensure focus is going where businesses really need it.

    Attract new employers across Waipā or we will continue to loose our youth. Ageing populations will mean reduced rate base.

    Champion a Social internet service provider to provide competitive priced connectivity and subsidise connections; I won't allow lack of connectivity inclusion.

  • Collaborate and listen to our district experts in business to understand their needs and aspirations so that we can support a thriving economy.

    Support our strong agribusiness sector and take pride in their contributions which underpin our local economy.

    Continue to support domestic tourism to boost local spend and further support the development of "buy local" campaigns.

  • Encourage new industry to set up locally. Make industrial land available. This will keep locals employed and also reduce travel.

    Ensure that infrastructure is capable of dealing with local industries.

  • Engage with businesses via the Chambers of Commerce to ensure focus is going where businesses really need it.

    Attract new employers across Waipā or we will continue to loose our youth. Ageing populations will mean reduced rate base.

    Champion a Social internet service provider to provide competitive priced connectivity and subsidise connections; I won't allow lack of connectivity inclusion.

  • Collaborate and listen to our district experts in business to understand their needs and aspirations so that we can support a thriving economy.

    Support our strong agribusiness sector and take pride in their contributions which underpin our local economy.

    Continue to support domestic tourism to boost local spend and further support the development of "buy local" campaigns.