NZ Local Elections 2025

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.

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Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

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Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

  • Advocate for funding for a second bridge for Whakatāne to improve transport network resilience, economic output and route security.

    Encourage innovative development and diversified use of existing airport land for better returns.

    Encourage use of electric vehicles and alternatives to gas-powered cars, walking and biking.

  • Continue to look for a long-term viable air link between Whakatāne and Auckland at a minimum that can work without a council subsidy.

    Support active transport to improve non-car transport options, especially for children, the elderly and those without a vehicle.

    Work with neighbouring councils, the local MP, the horticultural sector and landowners to advocate for Pekatahi Bridge to be two-laned.

  • Advocate for funding for a second bridge for Whakatāne to improve transport network resilience, economic output and route security.

    Encourage innovative development and diversified use of existing airport land for better returns.

    Encourage use of electric vehicles and alternatives to gas-powered cars, walking and biking.

  • Continue to look for a long-term viable air link between Whakatāne and Auckland at a minimum that can work without a council subsidy.

    Support active transport to improve non-car transport options, especially for children, the elderly and those without a vehicle.

    Work with neighbouring councils, the local MP, the horticultural sector and landowners to advocate for Pekatahi Bridge to be two-laned.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change and resilience

Environment

Environment

Housing and planning

Housing and planning

Jobs and economy

Jobs and economy

Local democracy

Local democracy

Rates and revenue

Rates and revenue

Recreation and culture

Recreation and culture

Transport

Transport

Utilities and services

Utilities and services

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