NZ Local Elections 2025

Mayor of South Wairarapa

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 South Wairarapa District Council mayoral election.

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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.

  • Empower local businesses by simplifying consenting and licensing processes, adapting a culture that uses a business lens approach and local contractors.

    Fix wastewater infrastructure affordably to get growth back on track so new businesses and houses can connect without delays.

    Ensure affordability by exploring smarter funding models for infrastructure improvements so costs are fair for households and businesses.

  • Ensure that council facilitates local business growth by being business-friendly, responsive and nimble.

    Prioritise public and private sector infrastructure including water, rail, road, power and broadband so that residents and businesses can thrive.

    Work with neighbouring councils and the private sector to develop primary processing facilities and tourism and to attract inward investment.

  • Empower local businesses by simplifying consenting and licensing processes, adapting a culture that uses a business lens approach and local contractors.

    Fix wastewater infrastructure affordably to get growth back on track so new businesses and houses can connect without delays.

    Ensure affordability by exploring smarter funding models for infrastructure improvements so costs are fair for households and businesses.

  • Ensure that council facilitates local business growth by being business-friendly, responsive and nimble.

    Prioritise public and private sector infrastructure including water, rail, road, power and broadband so that residents and businesses can thrive.

    Work with neighbouring councils and the private sector to develop primary processing facilities and tourism and to attract inward investment.

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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