2022

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.

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Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

  • Apply the strategies championed by the Ngawha Energy Park to other key centres, creating jobs, low carbon circular economies, and wealth.

    Partner with local training providers and our contractors through Far North District Council's social procurement policy to provide skills training and jobs.

    Create policies and supporting infrastructure that encourages local business to grow and also attract new industries into our district.

  • Apply the strategies championed by the Ngawha Energy Park to other key centres, creating jobs, low carbon circular economies, and wealth.

    Partner with local training providers and our contractors through Far North District Council's social procurement policy to provide skills training and jobs.

    Create policies and supporting infrastructure that encourages local business to grow and also attract new industries into our district.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change and resilience

Environment

Environment

Housing and planning

Housing and planning

Jobs and economy

Jobs and economy

Local democracy

Local democracy

Rates and revenue

Rates and revenue

Recreation and culture

Recreation and culture

Transport

Transport

Utilities and services

Utilities and services

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