NZ Local Elections 2025

Mayor of Queenstown-Lakes

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 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 Queenstown-Lakes District Council mayoral election.

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Climate change and resilience

Climate change poses a huge challenge for communities as more frequent extreme weather events require us to rethink how we live and where. Local authorities are at the forefront of efforts to respond, with responsibilities for environmental planning and regulation, as well as civil defence. Many councils have plans to reduce emissions in their area and are working to help their communities adapt to a warming world.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change poses a huge challenge for communities as more frequent extreme weather events require us to rethink how we live and where. Local authorities are at the forefront of efforts to respond, with responsibilities for environmental planning and regulation, as well as civil defence. Many councils have plans to reduce emissions in their area and are working to help their communities adapt to a warming world.

  • Support implementation of the QLDC climate action plan.

    Empower local communities to be prepared for and resilient in the face of natural disasters.

  • Deepen hazard risk, response and recovery plans, strengthen infrastructure against natural hazards and foster community preparedness.

    Entrench and strengthen multi-agency plans to respond to significant seismic events, especially a break in the Alpine Fault.

    Maintain momentum and deliver on the district's climate and biodiversity plan and keep it current via open dialogue.

  • Support implementation of the QLDC climate action plan.

    Empower local communities to be prepared for and resilient in the face of natural disasters.

  • Deepen hazard risk, response and recovery plans, strengthen infrastructure against natural hazards and foster community preparedness.

    Entrench and strengthen multi-agency plans to respond to significant seismic events, especially a break in the Alpine Fault.

    Maintain momentum and deliver on the district's climate and biodiversity plan and keep it current via open dialogue.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change and resilience

Environment

Environment

Housing and planning

Housing and planning

Jobs and economy

Jobs and economy

Local democracy

Local democracy

Rates and revenue

Rates and revenue

Recreation and culture

Recreation and culture

Transport

Transport

Utilities and services

Utilities and services

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