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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Climate change and resilience

Climate change and resilience

Environment

Environment

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Housing and planning

Jobs and economy

Jobs and economy

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Local democracy

Rates and revenue

Rates and revenue

Recreation and culture

Recreation and culture

Transport

Transport

Utilities and services

Utilities and services

Rates and revenue

The work of local government is funded mainly by property taxes in the local area, known as rates. This makes up around 60% of council expenditure, with the rest coming from user charges, investment income, regulatory fees and roading subsidies. Councils can also borrow money to spread the cost of large investments such as infrastructure over a longer period of time.

Rates and revenue

The work of local government is funded mainly by property taxes in the local area, known as rates. This makes up around 60% of council expenditure, with the rest coming from user charges, investment income, regulatory fees and roading subsidies. Councils can also borrow money to spread the cost of large investments such as infrastructure over a longer period of time.

  • Continue the debt reduction focus of previous councils and focus on at least holding or reducing rates as Three Waters reforms are implemented.

    Make sure Three Waters debt repayment is used to reduce debt and rates and the "Better Off" funding is used fully to improve community wellbeing.

  • Minimise rate increases over the next three years, recognising that affordability of rates is a significant issue in our community.

    Ensure prudent financial management and the need to manage projects soundly.

    Continue the policy of reducing council debt to $30 million by 2030.

  • Continue the debt reduction focus of previous councils and focus on at least holding or reducing rates as Three Waters reforms are implemented.

    Make sure Three Waters debt repayment is used to reduce debt and rates and the "Better Off" funding is used fully to improve community wellbeing.

  • Minimise rate increases over the next three years, recognising that affordability of rates is a significant issue in our community.

    Ensure prudent financial management and the need to manage projects soundly.

    Continue the policy of reducing council debt to $30 million by 2030.

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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