Mayor of Waimakariri

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 Waimakariri District Council mayoral election.

Housing and planning

Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.

Housing and planning

Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.

  • Collaborate with partners such as Greater Christchurch Partnership, the spatial plan, and the Canterbury Mayoral Forum.

    Complete the district plan review allowing 14,000 to 17,000 new dwellings over the next 20 years.

    Manage pensioner housing and partner with Kāinga Ora and Abbeyfield to increase social housing.

  • Collaborate with partners such as Greater Christchurch Partnership, the spatial plan, and the Canterbury Mayoral Forum.

    Complete the district plan review allowing 14,000 to 17,000 new dwellings over the next 20 years.

    Manage pensioner housing and partner with Kāinga Ora and Abbeyfield to increase social housing.