Mayor of Waitomo

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 Waitomo 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.

  • Support local biodiversity groups such as Mangaokewa Reserve Iwi, Friends of Brook Park and wider community groups to enhance our district.

    Continue to enhance our district's landfills and transfer stations to promote greater recycling.

  • Implement education programmes and policies to encourage waste minimisation, including recycling and composting.

    Improve Te Kuiti's water infrastructure to provide resilience and lift water quality.

    Encourage the regional council to invest further into pest control in our district.

  • Support local biodiversity groups such as Mangaokewa Reserve Iwi, Friends of Brook Park and wider community groups to enhance our district.

    Continue to enhance our district's landfills and transfer stations to promote greater recycling.

  • Implement education programmes and policies to encourage waste minimisation, including recycling and composting.

    Improve Te Kuiti's water infrastructure to provide resilience and lift water quality.

    Encourage the regional council to invest further into pest control in our district.