Mayor of Carterton

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 Carterton 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.

  • Lobby central government to improve the condition of State Highway Two.

    Request NZTA increase their roading FAR rate to cover increased maintenance required by heavy vehicles.

    Seek NZTA reinstatement of footpath rehabilitation funds.

  • Advocate for improved and reliable rail service between Wellington and Masterton.

    Investigate a heavy traffic road bypass for Carterton.

    Plan to have more footpaths for roads that do not have them to enable safer pedestrian and cycle transport.

  • Lobby central government to improve the condition of State Highway Two.

    Request NZTA increase their roading FAR rate to cover increased maintenance required by heavy vehicles.

    Seek NZTA reinstatement of footpath rehabilitation funds.

  • Advocate for improved and reliable rail service between Wellington and Masterton.

    Investigate a heavy traffic road bypass for Carterton.

    Plan to have more footpaths for roads that do not have them to enable safer pedestrian and cycle transport.