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.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

  • Complete the development of recreational facilities largely funded by central government and Sport Northland.

    Develop consistent funding of sports facilities across the district and prioritise areas that will achieve the greatest impact for youth.

    Continue the events funding and its allocation, and establish a district-wide events register to better coordinate significant local events.

  • Complete the development of recreational facilities largely funded by central government and Sport Northland.

    Develop consistent funding of sports facilities across the district and prioritise areas that will achieve the greatest impact for youth.

    Continue the events funding and its allocation, and establish a district-wide events register to better coordinate significant local events.