Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board

Russell-Ōpua Subdivision
The Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board represents your local community and advocates to Far North District Council about local issues, including public transport and facilities such as libraries and parks. The board is made up of eight members: seven members elected by voters, including one member from your area, and one councillor from the Far North District council. There will be no election this year because there are the same number of candidates as there are positions. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board election.

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.

  • Provide an effective conduit between council and the community and the community with council.

    Encourage active participation with our local marae komiti as well as other hapū within the rohe.

    Ensure that actions are efficient and effective.

  • Provide an effective conduit between council and the community and the community with council.

    Encourage active participation with our local marae komiti as well as other hapū within the rohe.

    Ensure that actions are efficient and effective.