NZ Local Elections 2025

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.

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Climate change and resilience

Climate change and resilience

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Environment

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Jobs and economy

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Recreation and culture

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Utilities and services

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

  • Work with Destination Great Lake Taupō and Amplify Taupō to enhance both the tourist and economic development of the district.

    Work with Town Centre Taupō to ensure the Taupō CBD remains a vibrant energetic place to do business.

  • Change council's attitude to one that helps people wanting to do things rather than hinder them.

    Drive growth by ensuring good, affordable housing to compete on cost of living.

    Make Taupō the place where dealing with the council is easy, whether building a granny flat or a large industrial building.

  • Work with Destination Great Lake Taupō and Amplify Taupō to enhance both the tourist and economic development of the district.

    Work with Town Centre Taupō to ensure the Taupō CBD remains a vibrant energetic place to do business.

  • Change council's attitude to one that helps people wanting to do things rather than hinder them.

    Drive growth by ensuring good, affordable housing to compete on cost of living.

    Make Taupō the place where dealing with the council is easy, whether building a granny flat or a large industrial building.

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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