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.

Transport

Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

Transport

Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

  • Support policing and road safety across the district, especially speeds near pedestrian crossings.

    Support current bus programmes for university and health transport.

    Support walkways and cycleways in our urban areas and elsewhere where appropriate - perhaps using Better Off funding.

  • Maintain our roading network well as a high priority.

    Work with the regional council on public transport initiatives to serve our communities.

    Invest in footpaths and road crossings that enable safety for all and good access for the elderly and mobility scooters.

  • Support policing and road safety across the district, especially speeds near pedestrian crossings.

    Support current bus programmes for university and health transport.

    Support walkways and cycleways in our urban areas and elsewhere where appropriate - perhaps using Better Off funding.

  • Maintain our roading network well as a high priority.

    Work with the regional council on public transport initiatives to serve our communities.

    Invest in footpaths and road crossings that enable safety for all and good access for the elderly and mobility scooters.