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.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

  • Ensure all ratepayers are getting information needed by holding public meetings.

    Reduce staffing levels by reducing management levels. Ensure staff have the right knowledge so less consultants are needed.

  • Improve communication with our residents by actively listening to better understand what people want Waipā to look like now and in the future.

    Ensure good governance practices by holding our executive to account ensuring projects are done on time, within budget and using best practice

    Make it easier to deal with council. Our processes should be more transparent and simplified to make our customer experience enjoyable.

  • Hold monthly public meetings in towns and villages of the Waipā to enable stronger, more direct public engagement.

    Review, and if required, evolve the internal operations of the Waipā District Council to improve ratepayer outcomes.

  • Ensure all ratepayers are getting information needed by holding public meetings.

    Reduce staffing levels by reducing management levels. Ensure staff have the right knowledge so less consultants are needed.

  • Improve communication with our residents by actively listening to better understand what people want Waipā to look like now and in the future.

    Ensure good governance practices by holding our executive to account ensuring projects are done on time, within budget and using best practice

    Make it easier to deal with council. Our processes should be more transparent and simplified to make our customer experience enjoyable.

  • Hold monthly public meetings in towns and villages of the Waipā to enable stronger, more direct public engagement.

    Review, and if required, evolve the internal operations of the Waipā District Council to improve ratepayer outcomes.