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.

Housing and planning

Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.

Housing and planning

Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.

  • Begin the process of rezoning land for housing and commercial development using the recently completed spatial plan.

    Continue to explore opportunities for a retirement village in the Whakatāne area.

    Work with landowners, developers and social housing providers to identify obstacles to housing development and address them.

  • Begin the process of rezoning land for housing and commercial development using the recently completed spatial plan.

    Continue to explore opportunities for a retirement village in the Whakatāne area.

    Work with landowners, developers and social housing providers to identify obstacles to housing development and address them.