NZ Local Elections 2025

Mayor of Hauraki

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 Hauraki District Council mayoral election.

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Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

  • Commit to open and accessible council by holding more community meetings, using plain language and listening first.

    Review council operations to cut waste, improve staff accountability and keep rates fair while protecting workers.

    Strengthen Māori and ethnic community engagement so all voices are heard, respected and included in decisions.

  • Propose local council amalgamation for immediate sustainability as a treaty of joining under trial.

    Establish a mayor and councillors Facebook group to engage directly with the community with the mayor and council as admins.

    Ensure council staff earn above a $100,000 salary and immediately deduct salary cuts from rates for anyone earning over $100,000.

  • Commit to open and accessible council by holding more community meetings, using plain language and listening first.

    Review council operations to cut waste, improve staff accountability and keep rates fair while protecting workers.

    Strengthen Māori and ethnic community engagement so all voices are heard, respected and included in decisions.

  • Propose local council amalgamation for immediate sustainability as a treaty of joining under trial.

    Establish a mayor and councillors Facebook group to engage directly with the community with the mayor and council as admins.

    Ensure council staff earn above a $100,000 salary and immediately deduct salary cuts from rates for anyone earning over $100,000.

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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