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.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

  • Investigate wastewater disposal to land and off-the-shelf wastewater plants; support communities with private innovative solutions.

    Advocate on behalf of landowners for assistance with fencing and pest control; permit carbon farming of their native forests.

    Establish community recycling, repurpose and re-use centres. Divert green waste to other uses; create a supportive solid waste contract.

  • Investigate wastewater disposal to land and off-the-shelf wastewater plants; support communities with private innovative solutions.

    Advocate on behalf of landowners for assistance with fencing and pest control; permit carbon farming of their native forests.

    Establish community recycling, repurpose and re-use centres. Divert green waste to other uses; create a supportive solid waste contract.