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.

Utilities and services

Councils are responsible for a wide range of utilities and services that we all rely on, from rubbish and recycling to street cleaning. Councils are currently also responsible for managing waste water, storm water and drinking water infrastructure – the ‘Three Waters’. But that may be about to change, with central government seeking to shift the delivery of Three Waters services to four new larger entities, which could borrow enough to upgrade the country’s water infrastructure.

Utilities and services

Councils are responsible for a wide range of utilities and services that we all rely on, from rubbish and recycling to street cleaning. Councils are currently also responsible for managing waste water, storm water and drinking water infrastructure – the ‘Three Waters’. But that may be about to change, with central government seeking to shift the delivery of Three Waters services to four new larger entities, which could borrow enough to upgrade the country’s water infrastructure.

  • End animal cruelty and neglect.

    Pay a local person to clear the drains of leaves and debris in their street, avenue, road or crescent during a storm.

    Review all utilities and services policies.

  • Commit to keeping utility management services local, enabling quicker responses and investing in better public communications.

    Commit to the critical infrastructure needed for the population growth of Whangārei.

    Commit to the water services plan and the creation of the regional CCO for regional water and wastewater services for Northland.

  • End animal cruelty and neglect.

    Pay a local person to clear the drains of leaves and debris in their street, avenue, road or crescent during a storm.

    Review all utilities and services policies.

  • Commit to keeping utility management services local, enabling quicker responses and investing in better public communications.

    Commit to the critical infrastructure needed for the population growth of Whangārei.

    Commit to the water services plan and the creation of the regional CCO for regional water and wastewater services for Northland.