Far North District Council

Kaikohe-Hokianga 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). One councillor will be elected from the Kaikohe-Hokianga 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.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change poses a huge challenge for communities as more frequent extreme weather events require us to rethink how we live and where. Local authorities are at the forefront of efforts to respond, with responsibilities for environmental planning and regulation, as well as civil defence. Many councils have plans to reduce emissions in their area and are working to help their communities adapt to a warming world.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change poses a huge challenge for communities as more frequent extreme weather events require us to rethink how we live and where. Local authorities are at the forefront of efforts to respond, with responsibilities for environmental planning and regulation, as well as civil defence. Many councils have plans to reduce emissions in their area and are working to help their communities adapt to a warming world.

  • Follow the current climate change roadmap and partnerships with local communities, implementing evidence-based local solutions.

    Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by capping old landfills, using LED lighting, fleet electrification, renewable energy and creating carbon offsets.

    Create detention dams to protect infrastructure on flood plains, improve planning and zoning, and rebuild roads to weather storm events.

  • Follow the current climate change roadmap and partnerships with local communities, implementing evidence-based local solutions.

    Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by capping old landfills, using LED lighting, fleet electrification, renewable energy and creating carbon offsets.

    Create detention dams to protect infrastructure on flood plains, improve planning and zoning, and rebuild roads to weather storm events.