2022

Mayor of Wairoa

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 Wairoa District Council mayoral election.

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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.

  • Open council to the public with genuine engagement.

    Partner with iwi in decision making.

    Be open with council expenditure to be fair with ratepayers and staff.

  • Carry out more surveys with ratepayers and residents to gather feedback on council services and widen the scope to engage more community.

    Provide more opportunities for community engagement prior to undertaking significant rates funded projects.

  • Make council operations open and transparent. No secret payments and no confidentiality agreements for ex employees.

    Expand Māori representation and engagement beyond the Māori Standing Committee. Consult widely with the whole community.

    Provide a better workplace with higher staff satisfaction. Reward staff who save the community money. Pay rises for increased performance.

  • Open council to the public with genuine engagement.

    Partner with iwi in decision making.

    Be open with council expenditure to be fair with ratepayers and staff.

  • Carry out more surveys with ratepayers and residents to gather feedback on council services and widen the scope to engage more community.

    Provide more opportunities for community engagement prior to undertaking significant rates funded projects.

  • Make council operations open and transparent. No secret payments and no confidentiality agreements for ex employees.

    Expand Māori representation and engagement beyond the Māori Standing Committee. Consult widely with the whole community.

    Provide a better workplace with higher staff satisfaction. Reward staff who save the community money. Pay rises for increased performance.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change and resilience

Environment

Environment

Housing and planning

Housing and planning

Jobs and economy

Jobs and economy

Local democracy

Local democracy

Rates and revenue

Rates and revenue

Recreation and culture

Recreation and culture

Transport

Transport

Utilities and services

Utilities and services

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