Mayor of Thames-Coromandel

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 Thames-Coromandel District Council mayoral election.

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.

  • Create and develop good skill sets for future business leaders by providing good targeted guidance to the youngest in the community.

    Encourage Thames-Coromandel District Council to develop new income streams, allow council to own businesses and make a profit while supporting local employment.

  • Grow awareness and uptake of the mayor's taskforce for jobs amongst employers and young people in the district, encouraging new candidates.

    Refocus infrastructure contract work towards local procurement, using local contractors and suppliers where possible.

    Work with iwi to prepare council and local business for growth in the development of Māori business post settlement.

  • Create and develop good skill sets for future business leaders by providing good targeted guidance to the youngest in the community.

    Encourage Thames-Coromandel District Council to develop new income streams, allow council to own businesses and make a profit while supporting local employment.

  • Grow awareness and uptake of the mayor's taskforce for jobs amongst employers and young people in the district, encouraging new candidates.

    Refocus infrastructure contract work towards local procurement, using local contractors and suppliers where possible.

    Work with iwi to prepare council and local business for growth in the development of Māori business post settlement.