NZ Local Elections 2025

Mayor of Central Otago

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 Central Otago District Council mayoral election.

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Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

  • Change council neglect and have clean fresh water in every town.

    Upgrade biodiversity and pest control that is not harmful to farm animals, people or endangered species.

    Commit to keeping streets clean. Address too many full rubbish bins overflowing in tourist and holiday times and too many weeds in town gutters.

  • Be a good neighbour by proactively managing pests like rabbits and wilding pines on council land to protect farms, ecosystems and communities.

    Champion innovative solutions so wastewater discharges meet high standards, protecting rivers, lakes and community health.

    Support smart waste solutions by backing an organics facility in CODC to cut transport costs, lower emissions and build a sustainable future.

  • Change council neglect and have clean fresh water in every town.

    Upgrade biodiversity and pest control that is not harmful to farm animals, people or endangered species.

    Commit to keeping streets clean. Address too many full rubbish bins overflowing in tourist and holiday times and too many weeds in town gutters.

  • Be a good neighbour by proactively managing pests like rabbits and wilding pines on council land to protect farms, ecosystems and communities.

    Champion innovative solutions so wastewater discharges meet high standards, protecting rivers, lakes and community health.

    Support smart waste solutions by backing an organics facility in CODC to cut transport costs, lower emissions and build a sustainable future.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change and resilience

Environment

Environment

Housing and planning

Housing and planning

Jobs and economy

Jobs and economy

Local democracy

Local democracy

Rates and revenue

Rates and revenue

Recreation and culture

Recreation and culture

Transport

Transport

Utilities and services

Utilities and services

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