Mayor of Tasman

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 Tasman 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.

  • Listen to communities and act on their wishes rather than pay lip service.

    Not support race-based policies.

    Streamline internal operations to reduce staff numbers and lift competence levels.

  • Adopt a new, fair code of conduct that better balances the interests of all involved.

    End public exclusion from council meetings except for legally confidential or negotiation-sensitive items.

    Streamline decision-making by delegating routine matters to focus groups so the council can focus on strategy, finances and key infrastructure.

  • Listen to communities and act on their wishes rather than pay lip service.

    Not support race-based policies.

    Streamline internal operations to reduce staff numbers and lift competence levels.

  • Adopt a new, fair code of conduct that better balances the interests of all involved.

    End public exclusion from council meetings except for legally confidential or negotiation-sensitive items.

    Streamline decision-making by delegating routine matters to focus groups so the council can focus on strategy, finances and key infrastructure.