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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Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

Develop a technology hub. Council finances construction and markets it to lure startup and other tech activity to the district.
Provide marginal land for solar farm development to become the solar PV capital of New Zealand. Use energy for green hydrogen production.
Stimulate the knowledge and tech economy through strategic investment.
Advocate to ministers where simple interventions exist, eg Waka Kotahi providing more driving license inspectors for young workers.
Support discussions of local businesses to work more strategically together for common goals, eg the work done with contractors during covid.
Work with local businesses to support more sustainable practises, eg in the waste minimisation and energy management space.
Work with local iwi to build papakainga or small communities of dwellings on Māori land for lease.
Employ teams in whānau groups. Ensure some training and professional development to ensure success and effectiveness.

Develop a technology hub. Council finances construction and markets it to lure startup and other tech activity to the district.
Provide marginal land for solar farm development to become the solar PV capital of New Zealand. Use energy for green hydrogen production.
Stimulate the knowledge and tech economy through strategic investment.
Advocate to ministers where simple interventions exist, eg Waka Kotahi providing more driving license inspectors for young workers.
Support discussions of local businesses to work more strategically together for common goals, eg the work done with contractors during covid.
Work with local businesses to support more sustainable practises, eg in the waste minimisation and energy management space.
Work with local iwi to build papakainga or small communities of dwellings on Māori land for lease.
Employ teams in whānau groups. Ensure some training and professional development to ensure success and effectiveness.

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Jobs and economy

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Rates and revenue

Recreation and culture

Transport

Utilities and services

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