Paterson, who was a radio and nightclub DJ for 14 years, is also against Three Waters.
"Ratepayers have invested generations of rates in keeping our infrastructure in such good state it is - why should we give it up because others are no good?"
On the cost-of-living crisis, Paterson said working with Regional Council to create a "proper, effective" public transport option could help lighten financial strain.
He said rates rebates, and utilising parks and reserves to grow food, could help combat rising living costs.
"They would be ideal to help grow local suburb's gardens."
Other candidates chose to not be interviewed by Local Focus.
Another mayoral candidate chose to not be interviewed by Local Focus.