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.

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.

  • Complete tendering for a new community centre in Pegasus and plan for future facilities in Sefton and Southbrook.

    Maintain up-to-date community assets following the earthquakes, including pools and a purpose-built indoor multi-use stadium.

    Support the arts and creative community. Achieving an arts strategy during the last term is a personal highlight.

  • Maintain existing facilities that are among the best in the surrounding areas.

    Keep running costs of the new sports stadium economically affordable for ratepayers.

    Ensure that Christmas parades and similar events are provided in the community.

  • Complete tendering for a new community centre in Pegasus and plan for future facilities in Sefton and Southbrook.

    Maintain up-to-date community assets following the earthquakes, including pools and a purpose-built indoor multi-use stadium.

    Support the arts and creative community. Achieving an arts strategy during the last term is a personal highlight.

  • Maintain existing facilities that are among the best in the surrounding areas.

    Keep running costs of the new sports stadium economically affordable for ratepayers.

    Ensure that Christmas parades and similar events are provided in the community.