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.

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.

  • Engage with employers and those seeking employment, to join the two, including through Mayor's Taskforce for Jobs.

    Encourage population growth to support businesses needing employees, retail needing consumers, and schools needing students.

  • Reengage with our rangatahi, and reinvigorate programs that have lapsed under current leadership, such as Tuia, and youth council forums.

    Boost the Mayor's Task Force for Jobs jobseeker program and offer more support to the likes of Number Twelve to place young people in work.

    Actively encourage full steam ahead community and school's use of the new sports stadium and fitness centre.

  • Engage with employers and those seeking employment, to join the two, including through Mayor's Taskforce for Jobs.

    Encourage population growth to support businesses needing employees, retail needing consumers, and schools needing students.

  • Reengage with our rangatahi, and reinvigorate programs that have lapsed under current leadership, such as Tuia, and youth council forums.

    Boost the Mayor's Task Force for Jobs jobseeker program and offer more support to the likes of Number Twelve to place young people in work.

    Actively encourage full steam ahead community and school's use of the new sports stadium and fitness centre.