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.

Rates and revenue

The work of local government is funded mainly by property taxes in the local area, known as rates. This makes up around 60% of council expenditure, with the rest coming from user charges, investment income, regulatory fees and roading subsidies. Councils can also borrow money to spread the cost of large investments such as infrastructure over a longer period of time.

Rates and revenue

The work of local government is funded mainly by property taxes in the local area, known as rates. This makes up around 60% of council expenditure, with the rest coming from user charges, investment income, regulatory fees and roading subsidies. Councils can also borrow money to spread the cost of large investments such as infrastructure over a longer period of time.

  • Implement development contributions, reduce unnecessary waste and expenditure, and establish other funding sources like the Innovation Park.

    Complete the Long Term Asset Funding project to establish rating for assets that matches community affordability and wellbeing aspirations.

    Reduce council debt, hold rates, fees and charges to current inflation or below, and enhance operational efficiency.

  • Implement development contributions, reduce unnecessary waste and expenditure, and establish other funding sources like the Innovation Park.

    Complete the Long Term Asset Funding project to establish rating for assets that matches community affordability and wellbeing aspirations.

    Reduce council debt, hold rates, fees and charges to current inflation or below, and enhance operational efficiency.