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.

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.

  • Review rubbish, recycling and related services. Adopt overseas success models to improve current failures.

    Address the disgraceful state of water over the last 10 plus years. Recognise council has no conscience on this matter.

    Clean streets and show pride in the community to a far better standard.

  • Deliver maintenance that exceeds customer expectations while watching the cents – smart, efficient and focused on getting the best value.

    Deliver rubbish and recycling services that are cost-efficient, customer-focused and better for the environment.

    Establish a world-class CCO to deliver Three Waters services that are affordable, sustainable and protected for future generations.

  • Review rubbish, recycling and related services. Adopt overseas success models to improve current failures.

    Address the disgraceful state of water over the last 10 plus years. Recognise council has no conscience on this matter.

    Clean streets and show pride in the community to a far better standard.

  • Deliver maintenance that exceeds customer expectations while watching the cents – smart, efficient and focused on getting the best value.

    Deliver rubbish and recycling services that are cost-efficient, customer-focused and better for the environment.

    Establish a world-class CCO to deliver Three Waters services that are affordable, sustainable and protected for future generations.