Mayor of Whakatāne

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 Whakatāne 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.

  • Empower community organisations and local care groups as stewards of their own local spaces, including Halo, Sullivan's Lake and salt marshes.

    Explore how council reserves can better foster wildlife corridors and rewilded spaces.

    Use biophilic urban design to create ecological habitats, including in natural storm water systems.

  • Empower community organisations and local care groups as stewards of their own local spaces, including Halo, Sullivan's Lake and salt marshes.

    Explore how council reserves can better foster wildlife corridors and rewilded spaces.

    Use biophilic urban design to create ecological habitats, including in natural storm water systems.