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.

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.

  • Maintain assets to a responsible standard.

    Review spending on non-core activities until council is not using borrowed money to do it.

    Until debt level is lowered, return to core responsibility.

  • Launch an urban greening taskforce to add trees, parks and embed water-sensitive design in towns and villages.

    Promote community markets and festivals to celebrate local producers and attract visitors.

    Update alcohol policy to support cafes and bars in activating streetscapes and celebrating local products.

  • Maintain assets to a responsible standard.

    Review spending on non-core activities until council is not using borrowed money to do it.

    Until debt level is lowered, return to core responsibility.

  • Launch an urban greening taskforce to add trees, parks and embed water-sensitive design in towns and villages.

    Promote community markets and festivals to celebrate local producers and attract visitors.

    Update alcohol policy to support cafes and bars in activating streetscapes and celebrating local products.