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.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

  • Attract vibrancy to business district with planned CBD development and appropriate liquor licensing.

    Complete outdoor Kiwa Pool renovation as per agreement with government (funding agreement requires it).

    Investigate outdoor sports facility.

  • Facilitate holding events in Gisborne.

    Secure maintenance schedules on all sporting facilities until outside funding is secured for any new replacement builds.

    Support securing outside council funding for development of new indoor sports stadium.

  • Attract vibrancy to business district with planned CBD development and appropriate liquor licensing.

    Complete outdoor Kiwa Pool renovation as per agreement with government (funding agreement requires it).

    Investigate outdoor sports facility.

  • Facilitate holding events in Gisborne.

    Secure maintenance schedules on all sporting facilities until outside funding is secured for any new replacement builds.

    Support securing outside council funding for development of new indoor sports stadium.