Mayor of Waipā

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 Waipa District Council mayoral election.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

  • Improve transparency.

    Review the size and scope of council business following the removal of Waters Services so it is right-sized and fit-for-purpose.

    Support participation in council processes by Māori, other ethnic and migrant communities, seniors and youth.

  • Commit to adopt earlier and clearer engagement processes so residents can shape plans before they are finalised and build relationships.

    Commit to publish simple, regular performance processes so ratepayers can see how council is tracking against its commitments and KPIs.

    Commit to require more council workshops and briefings to be held in public with clear records kept so residents see decision making.

  • Improve transparency.

    Review the size and scope of council business following the removal of Waters Services so it is right-sized and fit-for-purpose.

    Support participation in council processes by Māori, other ethnic and migrant communities, seniors and youth.

  • Commit to adopt earlier and clearer engagement processes so residents can shape plans before they are finalised and build relationships.

    Commit to publish simple, regular performance processes so ratepayers can see how council is tracking against its commitments and KPIs.

    Commit to require more council workshops and briefings to be held in public with clear records kept so residents see decision making.