2022

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.

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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.

  • Encourage diversity around the council table, and recognise that 45% of our district's population is Māori.

    Acknowledge diversity in the community, and ensure that council investment covers all needs.

    Engage proactively with the public, and run a transparent council.

  • Build on my strong links and networks to engage with people and stakeholders throughout our district. Work on stronger relationship with iwi.

    With changes to role of local government, look to what is really important to our residents and what services they see are vital for councils to deliver.

    Set council to participate in the "Council Mark" program to assess how council is performing in meeting the needs of the community.

  • Encourage diversity around the council table, and recognise that 45% of our district's population is Māori.

    Acknowledge diversity in the community, and ensure that council investment covers all needs.

    Engage proactively with the public, and run a transparent council.

  • Build on my strong links and networks to engage with people and stakeholders throughout our district. Work on stronger relationship with iwi.

    With changes to role of local government, look to what is really important to our residents and what services they see are vital for councils to deliver.

    Set council to participate in the "Council Mark" program to assess how council is performing in meeting the needs of the community.

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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