Mayor of New Plymouth

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 New Plymouth 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.

  • Build strong connections with mana whenua to promote and explore opportunities around tourism, employment and development.

    Explore support for micro and small enterprise through procurement policy and programmes to help create flexible modern work opportunities.

    Implement Mayor's Taskforce for Jobs actively to help youth into employment.

  • Increase regular tourism by advertising venues, points of attraction and natural beauty such as surf.

    Promote longevity of local businesses by making parking in the CBD free, deterring potential customers less.

    Review infrastructure maintenance with the intention of optimising processes, both timely and financially.

  • Build strong connections with mana whenua to promote and explore opportunities around tourism, employment and development.

    Explore support for micro and small enterprise through procurement policy and programmes to help create flexible modern work opportunities.

    Implement Mayor's Taskforce for Jobs actively to help youth into employment.

  • Increase regular tourism by advertising venues, points of attraction and natural beauty such as surf.

    Promote longevity of local businesses by making parking in the CBD free, deterring potential customers less.

    Review infrastructure maintenance with the intention of optimising processes, both timely and financially.