Mayor of Waitaki

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 Waitaki 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.

  • Create venues that reference cultural values to engage youth and the wider community in a sense of pride and ownership.

    Encourage festivities that draw on the rich cultural diversity within the district. Weaving, music, theatre and drama are key examples.

    Utilise the Opera House and operatic themes as a vehicle for cultural/interpersonal respect and education.

  • Complete the events centre! This key project will transform sports and events able to be held in Waitaki, and help our kids achieve in sports.

    Expand our reserves across Waitaki to give greater access to all, for active and passive recreation. Work with clubs to improve facilities.

    Continue to grow our events, improving existing ones and developing new ones across the district. Keep events affordable and for all ages.

  • Create venues that reference cultural values to engage youth and the wider community in a sense of pride and ownership.

    Encourage festivities that draw on the rich cultural diversity within the district. Weaving, music, theatre and drama are key examples.

    Utilise the Opera House and operatic themes as a vehicle for cultural/interpersonal respect and education.

  • Complete the events centre! This key project will transform sports and events able to be held in Waitaki, and help our kids achieve in sports.

    Expand our reserves across Waitaki to give greater access to all, for active and passive recreation. Work with clubs to improve facilities.

    Continue to grow our events, improving existing ones and developing new ones across the district. Keep events affordable and for all ages.