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.

Utilities and services

Councils are responsible for a wide range of utilities and services that we all rely on, from rubbish and recycling to street cleaning. Councils are currently also responsible for managing waste water, storm water and drinking water infrastructure – the ‘Three Waters’. But that may be about to change, with central government seeking to shift the delivery of Three Waters services to four new larger entities, which could borrow enough to upgrade the country’s water infrastructure.

Utilities and services

Councils are responsible for a wide range of utilities and services that we all rely on, from rubbish and recycling to street cleaning. Councils are currently also responsible for managing waste water, storm water and drinking water infrastructure – the ‘Three Waters’. But that may be about to change, with central government seeking to shift the delivery of Three Waters services to four new larger entities, which could borrow enough to upgrade the country’s water infrastructure.

  • Progress the Matatā waste water project.

    Make sure our communities don't lose out in Three Water reform by making sure our capital investment program can be picked up by the WSE.

  • Stop Three Waters reform while details are being worked out. Then allow time for consultation on any concerning matters.

    Offer compost bins and seeds, with instructions and education about how to make quality compost and grow own gardens.

  • Steady as she goes on current basic council activities.

    Reduce the vulnerabilities of present drinking water system by utilising artesian water sources to a greater extent.

    Set up a council-controlled trading organisation for the pyrolysis of used tires to obtain valuable byproducts like carbon black.

  • Progress the Matatā waste water project.

    Make sure our communities don't lose out in Three Water reform by making sure our capital investment program can be picked up by the WSE.

  • Stop Three Waters reform while details are being worked out. Then allow time for consultation on any concerning matters.

    Offer compost bins and seeds, with instructions and education about how to make quality compost and grow own gardens.

  • Steady as she goes on current basic council activities.

    Reduce the vulnerabilities of present drinking water system by utilising artesian water sources to a greater extent.

    Set up a council-controlled trading organisation for the pyrolysis of used tires to obtain valuable byproducts like carbon black.