Mayor of Wairoa

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 Wairoa District Council mayoral election.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

  • Improve services at the community centre.

    Encourage more community events and festivals.

  • Seek outside funding for cultural amenities before increasing rates. Use any outside money wisely.

    Support festivals and events that help bring the community together.

    Issue no more retail liquor licences for Wairoa. Lobby to stop the sale of laughing gas canisters.

  • Improve services at the community centre.

    Encourage more community events and festivals.

  • Seek outside funding for cultural amenities before increasing rates. Use any outside money wisely.

    Support festivals and events that help bring the community together.

    Issue no more retail liquor licences for Wairoa. Lobby to stop the sale of laughing gas canisters.