Mayor of Whangārei

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 single transferable vote (STV) election, so you vote by ranking the candidates on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Whangarei District Council mayoral election.

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.

  • Find good quality bitumen to fix roads.

    Showcase other impactful industries beyond tourism, eg fashion.

    Teach youth survival and personal resilience skills.

  • Commit to making sure all council contracts are enabled for local contractors and community to work on.

    Commit to making the KEA project happen to encourage young people to study, research and then work locally.

    Commit to working with central government so that central government projects use local workers and community to complete.

  • Find good quality bitumen to fix roads.

    Showcase other impactful industries beyond tourism, eg fashion.

    Teach youth survival and personal resilience skills.

  • Commit to making sure all council contracts are enabled for local contractors and community to work on.

    Commit to making the KEA project happen to encourage young people to study, research and then work locally.

    Commit to working with central government so that central government projects use local workers and community to complete.