Central Hawke's Bay District Council

Aramoana-Ruahine Ward
The Central Hawke's Bay District Council provides local services and facilities, such as public transport, rubbish and recycling, libraries, parks, and recreation facilities. It also makes decisions about building and planning, local regulations, and infrastructure, such as water supply and sewerage. The council is made up of eight councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). Four councillors will be elected from the Aramoana-Ruahine ward. 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 Central Hawke's Bay District Council 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.

  • Continue to expand our Māori Engagement Strategy – Tūhono mai Tūhono atū. Encourage Te Reo. Gather Central Hawkes Bay stories for a local 'Wall Walk'.

    Listen to what OUR iwi and hapū want for Māori ward representation and support them to grow their skills and governance experience.

    Push for innovation and continuous improvement for how we talk to our community.

  • Continue to expand our Māori Engagement Strategy – Tūhono mai Tūhono atū. Encourage Te Reo. Gather Central Hawkes Bay stories for a local 'Wall Walk'.

    Listen to what OUR iwi and hapū want for Māori ward representation and support them to grow their skills and governance experience.

    Push for innovation and continuous improvement for how we talk to our community.