Mayor of Westland

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 Westland 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.

  • Free people to choose their own leaders, where after money those who give more become mentors and role models instead of those who took the most.

    See beyond money's corrupting influence to enable only socially supported projects, such as no vape stores and more hospitals.

    Share the Resource Based Economy concept of everything becoming voluntary so all can participate in line with their motivations and abilities.

  • Free people to choose their own leaders, where after money those who give more become mentors and role models instead of those who took the most.

    See beyond money's corrupting influence to enable only socially supported projects, such as no vape stores and more hospitals.

    Share the Resource Based Economy concept of everything becoming voluntary so all can participate in line with their motivations and abilities.