2022

Mayor of Whakatāne

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 Whakatāne District Council mayoral election.

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Victor Luca

Victor Luca

Jacquelyn Elkington

Jacquelyn Elkington

Nandor Tanczos

Nandor Tanczos

Talei Bryant

Talei Bryant

Judy Turner

Judy Turner

Lesley Immink

Lesley Immink

John Pullar

John Pullar

Nandor Tanczos

Chair of Strategy and Policy committee

Nandor Tanczos

Chair of Strategy and Policy committee

Why I'm standing

We face unparalleled challenges in this time – climate change, global economic disruption, ecological collapse, growing inequality. Much of this is outside our control here in our district. What we do control is how we respond. We need to build a shared vision for the future. I'm a consensus builder, with a track record of working across political, social and cultural divides to build agreement around difficult issues.

About me

I'm a proven effective political leader, who is open and accountable, and who will work for all of our communities.

My priorities
  1. Unlock affordable housing.
  2. A more transparent and accountable council.
  3. Build local resilience in the face of global uncertainty.
Current role

Chair of Strategy and Policy committee

Before politics

Business person

Residence

Hillcrest

Age

56

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Why I'm standing

We face unparalleled challenges in this time – climate change, global economic disruption, ecological collapse, growing inequality. Much of this is outside our control here in our district. What we do control is how we respond. We need to build a shared vision for the future. I'm a consensus builder, with a track record of working across political, social and cultural divides to build agreement around difficult issues.

About me

I'm a proven effective political leader, who is open and accountable, and who will work for all of our communities.

My priorities
  1. Unlock affordable housing.
  2. A more transparent and accountable council.
  3. Build local resilience in the face of global uncertainty.
Current role

Chair of Strategy and Policy committee

Before politics

Business person

Residence

Hillcrest

Age

56

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