Mayor of Taupō

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 Taupo District Council mayoral election.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

  • Allow environmental regulators to do their jobs properly and avoid duplicating their services at the Taupō District Council.

    Ensure that the Taupō District Council complies with environmental regulations.

  • Ensure solid waste disposal is future proofed and avoid simply relying on landfill and forgetting.

    Ensure water quality is protected and enhanced for Lake Taupō.

  • Allow environmental regulators to do their jobs properly and avoid duplicating their services at the Taupō District Council.

    Ensure that the Taupō District Council complies with environmental regulations.

  • Ensure solid waste disposal is future proofed and avoid simply relying on landfill and forgetting.

    Ensure water quality is protected and enhanced for Lake Taupō.