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.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

  • Apologise to the rural, coastal and urban community for all the pain caused through rates increases and related issues.

    Implement a strategic communications campaign to promote positive narratives and celebrate the richness of Māori culture and contributions to New Zealand.

    Rebrand the councillor role to highlight responsiveness to community needs and proactive problem-solving and implement training when required.

  • Commit to engaging with all the community and making sure all information is accessible to all.

    Commit to ensuring elected members are accessible and answerable to the public.

    Commit to making council customer focused.

  • Apologise to the rural, coastal and urban community for all the pain caused through rates increases and related issues.

    Implement a strategic communications campaign to promote positive narratives and celebrate the richness of Māori culture and contributions to New Zealand.

    Rebrand the councillor role to highlight responsiveness to community needs and proactive problem-solving and implement training when required.

  • Commit to engaging with all the community and making sure all information is accessible to all.

    Commit to ensuring elected members are accessible and answerable to the public.

    Commit to making council customer focused.