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.

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.

  • Prevent cuts to frontline services, including libraries, galleries and museums.

    Scope a roof for Inglewood Pool to give year-round access and reduce pressure on the aquatic centre.

    Spread events more evenly across the district, including Matariki to Waitara or Inglewood and FOL to outlying towns.

  • Continue events such as the Festival of Lights and Christmas at the Bowl, consider benefits for extending Festival of Lights and utilise the Bowl more.

    Ensure the continued upkeep of all public facilities.

    Ensure the continued upkeep of all sporting facilities and promote them to sports teams as venues of play.

  • Prevent cuts to frontline services, including libraries, galleries and museums.

    Scope a roof for Inglewood Pool to give year-round access and reduce pressure on the aquatic centre.

    Spread events more evenly across the district, including Matariki to Waitara or Inglewood and FOL to outlying towns.

  • Continue events such as the Festival of Lights and Christmas at the Bowl, consider benefits for extending Festival of Lights and utilise the Bowl more.

    Ensure the continued upkeep of all public facilities.

    Ensure the continued upkeep of all sporting facilities and promote them to sports teams as venues of play.