Mayor of Whanganui

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 Whanganui 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.

  • Ensure the Dublin Street bridge replacement remains a priority for Waka Kotahi and oversee the progress so Whanganui traffic isn't stalled.

    Complete the Upokongaro cycle along the SH4 side so residents and tourists can enjoy the spectacular loop safely.

    Monitor the implementation of high frequency bus route between Aramoho and Castlecliff that council is funding along with Horizons.

  • Increase frequency of public transport to encourage more user-friendly services limiting greenhouse gas emissions and keep costs low.

    Develop a pavement strategy that is transparent that sees all footpaths repaired over 12 months.

  • Work with government to better connect Whanganui to NZ and the world with an integrated multi-model transport network.

    Review port commercial model.

    Make all footpaths safe.

  • Ensure the Dublin Street bridge replacement remains a priority for Waka Kotahi and oversee the progress so Whanganui traffic isn't stalled.

    Complete the Upokongaro cycle along the SH4 side so residents and tourists can enjoy the spectacular loop safely.

    Monitor the implementation of high frequency bus route between Aramoho and Castlecliff that council is funding along with Horizons.

  • Increase frequency of public transport to encourage more user-friendly services limiting greenhouse gas emissions and keep costs low.

    Develop a pavement strategy that is transparent that sees all footpaths repaired over 12 months.

  • Work with government to better connect Whanganui to NZ and the world with an integrated multi-model transport network.

    Review port commercial model.

    Make all footpaths safe.

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