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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Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

  • Maintain community facilities like halls, libraries and parks so they remain affordable and adopt new ways to use and provide these.

    Support local events and festivals that celebrate the district's culture, heritage and creativity while boosting tourism and local business.

    Consult with the public about alternative ways to fund and support facilities during a time of infrastructure failure.

  • Commission a district-wide sports strategy including facilities, working with those involved.

    Determine if festivals are community or economic development, then explore sensible, equitable funding options including partnerships.

    Ensure equitable access to public facilities around the district without breaking the bank.

  • Maintain community facilities like halls, libraries and parks so they remain affordable and adopt new ways to use and provide these.

    Support local events and festivals that celebrate the district's culture, heritage and creativity while boosting tourism and local business.

    Consult with the public about alternative ways to fund and support facilities during a time of infrastructure failure.

  • Commission a district-wide sports strategy including facilities, working with those involved.

    Determine if festivals are community or economic development, then explore sensible, equitable funding options including partnerships.

    Ensure equitable access to public facilities around the district without breaking the bank.

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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