NZ Local Elections 2025

Mayor of Far North District

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 single transferable vote (STV) election, so you vote by ranking the candidates on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Far North District Council mayoral election.

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Jobs and economy

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

  • Advocate for the Northland regional deal, which is a game changer. Support port development coupled with four laning and rail expansion.

    Support council procurement that prioritises local businesses with a non-price attribute weighting.

    Support legislative backing for the Energy Bridge to enable Northland to become a significant exporter to Auckland, creating a win/win for everyone.

  • Continue to support the Far North Business Associations Chairs' Forum to engage and connect with the business community.

    Continue to support the Mayors Taskforce for Jobs community employment programme in the Far North.

    Review council's social procurement policy to enable localism and ensure its fit for purpose and deliver on local outcomes.

  • Advocate for the Northland regional deal, which is a game changer. Support port development coupled with four laning and rail expansion.

    Support council procurement that prioritises local businesses with a non-price attribute weighting.

    Support legislative backing for the Energy Bridge to enable Northland to become a significant exporter to Auckland, creating a win/win for everyone.

  • Continue to support the Far North Business Associations Chairs' Forum to engage and connect with the business community.

    Continue to support the Mayors Taskforce for Jobs community employment programme in the Far North.

    Review council's social procurement policy to enable localism and ensure its fit for purpose and deliver on local outcomes.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change and resilience

Environment

Environment

Housing and planning

Housing and planning

Jobs and economy

Jobs and economy

Local democracy

Local democracy

Rates and revenue

Rates and revenue

Recreation and culture

Recreation and culture

Transport

Transport

Utilities and services

Utilities and services

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