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.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

  • Implement the recently developed arts strategy to help the creative sector fulfil its social, cultural and economic potential.

    Support Reo Rua strategies and champion the use of Te Reo Māori in the district.

    Work with a variety of stakeholders to develop a viable funding plan for the Rex Morpeth redevelopment without dipping into rates funding.

  • Implement the recently developed arts strategy to help the creative sector fulfil its social, cultural and economic potential.

    Support Reo Rua strategies and champion the use of Te Reo Māori in the district.

    Work with a variety of stakeholders to develop a viable funding plan for the Rex Morpeth redevelopment without dipping into rates funding.