Far North District Council

Bay of Islands-Whangaroa General Ward
The Far North 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 10 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). Three councillors will be elected from the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa ward. This is a single transferable vote (STV) election, so you vote by ranking the candidates on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Far North District Council election.

Transport

Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

Transport

Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

  • Implement the long awaited plans for improved unsealed road maintenance.

    Support Northland Transport Alliance (NTA) to develop a seal matrix and supporting business case for traction seals and other sites that don't meet dust matrix criteria.

    Increase public transport availability.

  • Get the basics right! Contractor accountability, stop the use of "bandaids" on our roads, and ensure that central government up their game!

    Increase funding for footpaths, cycle lanes and shared paths in our urban areas.

    Masterplan our CBD areas to promote active modes and places for people, and ensure that car parking is in the right place.

  • Complete the walking and cycling strategies and implement them into the district plan so the outcomes are actionable.

    Explore, fund and implement maritime access opportunities linked to our strategy.

    Support the critical friends group on the masterplan.

  • Look at ways to improve traffic flow and parking in central Kerikeri.

    Seek ways to make our rural roads safer for cycling as a transport option and a way to connect our communities.

    Engage with government agencies on consistency of speed limits on both highways and local roads.

  • Implement the long awaited plans for improved unsealed road maintenance.

    Support Northland Transport Alliance (NTA) to develop a seal matrix and supporting business case for traction seals and other sites that don't meet dust matrix criteria.

    Increase public transport availability.

  • Get the basics right! Contractor accountability, stop the use of "bandaids" on our roads, and ensure that central government up their game!

    Increase funding for footpaths, cycle lanes and shared paths in our urban areas.

    Masterplan our CBD areas to promote active modes and places for people, and ensure that car parking is in the right place.

  • Complete the walking and cycling strategies and implement them into the district plan so the outcomes are actionable.

    Explore, fund and implement maritime access opportunities linked to our strategy.

    Support the critical friends group on the masterplan.

  • Look at ways to improve traffic flow and parking in central Kerikeri.

    Seek ways to make our rural roads safer for cycling as a transport option and a way to connect our communities.

    Engage with government agencies on consistency of speed limits on both highways and local roads.