Mayor of Waitaki

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 Waitaki District Council mayoral election.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

  • Promote recycling programmes to minimise waste and encourage partnerships with current operators and WRRT.

    Work alongside and support local catchment groups working to improve water quality and land use practices.

    Support work to help address wilding pines and carbon farming.

  • Continue to support the great work of the Waitaki Resource Recovery Park.

    Protect geological treasures.

    Protect what is environmentally important to all of us, but avoid red tape in the wrong places that does not help anyone.

  • Promote recycling programmes to minimise waste and encourage partnerships with current operators and WRRT.

    Work alongside and support local catchment groups working to improve water quality and land use practices.

    Support work to help address wilding pines and carbon farming.

  • Continue to support the great work of the Waitaki Resource Recovery Park.

    Protect geological treasures.

    Protect what is environmentally important to all of us, but avoid red tape in the wrong places that does not help anyone.