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.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

  • Preserve the Whakatāne Memorial Hall in all its quaintness and historical mystique. Spend to maintain only.

    Make more use of the churches and marae in the area to run events like festivals and exhibitions.

  • Institute a recreation officer whose job it is to organise community events.

    Provide financial and other assistance to local sports clubs.

    Maintain a sinking-lid policy on liquor licensing and gaming activities.

  • Preserve the Whakatāne Memorial Hall in all its quaintness and historical mystique. Spend to maintain only.

    Make more use of the churches and marae in the area to run events like festivals and exhibitions.

  • Institute a recreation officer whose job it is to organise community events.

    Provide financial and other assistance to local sports clubs.

    Maintain a sinking-lid policy on liquor licensing and gaming activities.