Mayor of Gisborne

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 Gisborne District Council mayoral election.

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.

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.

  • Actively address youth unemployment through involvement with the Mayor's Taskforce for Jobs.

    Invigorate shopping and business activity in our CBD through ongoing major work.

    Partner with economic development agency to grow tourism offerings and regional marketing to attract investment into the region.

  • Encourage Te Ara Tipuna and other tourism-centred initiatives and lobby Air NZ for cheaper flights.

    Rezone some areas of flats to allow subdivision sizes smaller than eight hectares to be affordable for entrepreneurial diversification enterprises.

    Work with forestry industry to remain viable and expedite uses for slash to ensure its removal so forestry can continue harvesting.

  • Actively address youth unemployment through involvement with the Mayor's Taskforce for Jobs.

    Invigorate shopping and business activity in our CBD through ongoing major work.

    Partner with economic development agency to grow tourism offerings and regional marketing to attract investment into the region.

  • Encourage Te Ara Tipuna and other tourism-centred initiatives and lobby Air NZ for cheaper flights.

    Rezone some areas of flats to allow subdivision sizes smaller than eight hectares to be affordable for entrepreneurial diversification enterprises.

    Work with forestry industry to remain viable and expedite uses for slash to ensure its removal so forestry can continue harvesting.