Mayor of Waitaki

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 Waitaki 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.

  • Encourage projects aimed at making district centres busier through people-led projects with creative visions.

    Monitor the roll out of the rebranding exercise and its effect on Geopark status; if no benefit appears, consider other options.

    Investigate strategies to encourage longer stays by tourists to become a destination rather than a stopover.

  • Encourage projects aimed at making district centres busier through people-led projects with creative visions.

    Monitor the roll out of the rebranding exercise and its effect on Geopark status; if no benefit appears, consider other options.

    Investigate strategies to encourage longer stays by tourists to become a destination rather than a stopover.