NZ Local Elections 2025

Mayor of Whanganui

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 Whanganui District Council mayoral election.

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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

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

  • Launch Whanganui Prosperity Initiative to address wage disparity through targeted economic development and a Whanganui.

    Leverage UNESCO City of Design status for creative industry growth, showcasing local creative talent and attracting new people.

    Please read Oskamformayor.org.

  • Establish a Whanganui School of Design and Technology to replace the soon-to-be-discontinued Te Pukenga.

    Support Mayors Taskforce for Jobs to get young people into employment.

  • Launch Whanganui Prosperity Initiative to address wage disparity through targeted economic development and a Whanganui.

    Leverage UNESCO City of Design status for creative industry growth, showcasing local creative talent and attracting new people.

    Please read Oskamformayor.org.

  • Establish a Whanganui School of Design and Technology to replace the soon-to-be-discontinued Te Pukenga.

    Support Mayors Taskforce for Jobs to get young people into employment.

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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