Mayor of Rotorua

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 Rotorua District Council mayoral election.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

  • Enhance local participation to ensure communities have a meaningful say in council affairs by collaborating to achieve common goals.

    Prioritise open and transparent council meeting practices to build public trust and confidence.

    Retain the two decision-making council committees and end co-deputy chairs, with those responsibilities shared equally amongst elected members.

  • Enhance local participation to ensure communities have a meaningful say in council affairs by collaborating to achieve common goals.

    Prioritise open and transparent council meeting practices to build public trust and confidence.

    Retain the two decision-making council committees and end co-deputy chairs, with those responsibilities shared equally amongst elected members.