NZ Local Elections 2025

Mayor of Wairoa

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 Wairoa 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.

  • Help farmers with water and electricity resources as precision fermentation will hurt the dairy industry.

    Return rail services and deregulate horse racing, as the racecourse is Wairoa's economic lifeline.

  • Encourage industries that provide sustainable local jobs and keep value in Wairoa.

    Invest in core infrastructure to enable business growth and attract new opportunities.

    Create opportunities for rangatahi through youth training, apprenticeships and work experience.

  • Help farmers with water and electricity resources as precision fermentation will hurt the dairy industry.

    Return rail services and deregulate horse racing, as the racecourse is Wairoa's economic lifeline.

  • Encourage industries that provide sustainable local jobs and keep value in Wairoa.

    Invest in core infrastructure to enable business growth and attract new opportunities.

    Create opportunities for rangatahi through youth training, apprenticeships and work experience.

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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