Mayor of Invercargill

The mayor is the leader of the council. Their job is to promote a vision for the city 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 Invercargill City Council mayoral election.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

  • Minimise waste by expanding recycling programs, reducing single-use plastics and encouraging community composting. Not at expense of rates.

    Preserve biodiversity by controlling pests, restoring native habitats and supporting endangered species. Plant more trees south of Tay St.

    Protect local waterways by monitoring water quality, reducing runoff and promoting sustainable land use. Correct mistakes of past.

  • Address crop dusting fertiliser practices from decades ago that resulted in nitrates in the water table causing bowel cancer. My colorectal surgeon costs $400 per 30 minutes.

    Promote membership with Royal Forest and Bird at $65 per year for physical or digital quarterly magazines as effective pest control supported by manager projects.

    Use a basketball hoop above the waste basket to gamify chores and encourage pique then peek then peak performance, as noted on ATF.Kiwi blog.

  • Improve water quality and security by investing in stormwater, wastewater and alternative supply upgrades.

    Reduce landfill waste by expanding recycling and waste minimisation initiatives.

    Protect native wildlife and green spaces for future generations.

  • Build a second drinking water supply for Invercargill.

    Develop wastewater facilities at Bluff and Clifton plants to fully comply with new waste water standards.

    Meet or exceed all drinking water and wastewater standards.

  • Prioritise an alternative water supply for Invercargill, Bluff and Otatara so the city is not left vulnerable to water contamination and drought.

    Provide further support to existing community groups delivering pest control and biodiversity projects.

    Support local recycling contract to stay with Recycle South (SDE) and investigate and support a glass recycling bin service.

  • Minimise waste by expanding recycling programs, reducing single-use plastics and encouraging community composting. Not at expense of rates.

    Preserve biodiversity by controlling pests, restoring native habitats and supporting endangered species. Plant more trees south of Tay St.

    Protect local waterways by monitoring water quality, reducing runoff and promoting sustainable land use. Correct mistakes of past.

  • Address crop dusting fertiliser practices from decades ago that resulted in nitrates in the water table causing bowel cancer. My colorectal surgeon costs $400 per 30 minutes.

    Promote membership with Royal Forest and Bird at $65 per year for physical or digital quarterly magazines as effective pest control supported by manager projects.

    Use a basketball hoop above the waste basket to gamify chores and encourage pique then peek then peak performance, as noted on ATF.Kiwi blog.

  • Improve water quality and security by investing in stormwater, wastewater and alternative supply upgrades.

    Reduce landfill waste by expanding recycling and waste minimisation initiatives.

    Protect native wildlife and green spaces for future generations.

  • Build a second drinking water supply for Invercargill.

    Develop wastewater facilities at Bluff and Clifton plants to fully comply with new waste water standards.

    Meet or exceed all drinking water and wastewater standards.

  • Prioritise an alternative water supply for Invercargill, Bluff and Otatara so the city is not left vulnerable to water contamination and drought.

    Provide further support to existing community groups delivering pest control and biodiversity projects.

    Support local recycling contract to stay with Recycle South (SDE) and investigate and support a glass recycling bin service.