Mayor of Nelson

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 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 Nelson City Council mayoral election.

Environment and biodiversity

Protecting the environment and managing natural resources is a key responsibility of regional councils. Regional councils are often also involved in pest control and resource management.

Environment and biodiversity

Protecting the environment and managing natural resources is a key responsibility of regional councils. Regional councils are often also involved in pest control and resource management.

  • Advance implementation of council's new forests policy by phasing out commercial forestry with amenity and conservation plantings.

    Continue to support the Brook-Waimārama Sanctuary in reintroducing endangered species like kākā following this year's kiwi reintroduction.

    Support NCC's Adopt a Spot programmes involving community in localised restoration and pest control initiatives.

  • Improve air quality by reviewing the burning of fossil fuels and wood in residential areas.

    Increase riverside planting and protect forests from browsing animals.

    Protect the marine environment by exploring alternatives to bottom trawling.

  • Acknowledge the fact that only money prevents access to adequate and plentiful housing for all in NZ, which is empty and full of building materials.

    Empower people to supply and maintain their own communities beyond the psychopathic stranglehold of money and corporations.

    Evolve beyond the constraints and distortions of profit to enable construction of high-quality, permanent buildings not just cheap ones.

  • Advance implementation of council's new forests policy by phasing out commercial forestry with amenity and conservation plantings.

    Continue to support the Brook-Waimārama Sanctuary in reintroducing endangered species like kākā following this year's kiwi reintroduction.

    Support NCC's Adopt a Spot programmes involving community in localised restoration and pest control initiatives.

  • Improve air quality by reviewing the burning of fossil fuels and wood in residential areas.

    Increase riverside planting and protect forests from browsing animals.

    Protect the marine environment by exploring alternatives to bottom trawling.

  • Acknowledge the fact that only money prevents access to adequate and plentiful housing for all in NZ, which is empty and full of building materials.

    Empower people to supply and maintain their own communities beyond the psychopathic stranglehold of money and corporations.

    Evolve beyond the constraints and distortions of profit to enable construction of high-quality, permanent buildings not just cheap ones.