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.

Transport

Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

Transport

Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

  • Explore alternatives to private car use in urban areas that are cost effective and avoid the negative impacts of separated cycle paths.

    Lead the successful re-set of the Cambridge Connections project to address the growth pressures on the transport network there.

  • Commit to get Cambridge Connections right by listening to and partnering with the community and increase bus frequency and extend services.

    Commit to prioritise road maintenance and safety upgrades to support residents, businesses and rural communities.

    Commit to work with central government and NZTA to deliver a third bridge for Cambridge and improve traffic flow and accessibility on key routes.

  • Explore alternatives to private car use in urban areas that are cost effective and avoid the negative impacts of separated cycle paths.

    Lead the successful re-set of the Cambridge Connections project to address the growth pressures on the transport network there.

  • Commit to get Cambridge Connections right by listening to and partnering with the community and increase bus frequency and extend services.

    Commit to prioritise road maintenance and safety upgrades to support residents, businesses and rural communities.

    Commit to work with central government and NZTA to deliver a third bridge for Cambridge and improve traffic flow and accessibility on key routes.