2022

Far North District Council

Ngā Tai o Tokerau Māori 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). Four councillors will be elected from the Ngā Tai o Tokerau Māori 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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  • Ensure council's social procurement policy is fit for purpose and enables localism.

    Employ TownSafe officers to walk the beat across our main townships as a point of contact for businesses, residents and visitors.

    Promote and encourage new businesses to set up in the Far North.

  • Ensure iwi/Māori have equal say in all economic development discussions and decisions.

    Council to support credible youth trades training, wānanga, tertiary programmes and sports centres for school leavers in each main centre.

    Encourage iwi/hapū supported tourism and business ventures.

  • Ensure council's social procurement policy is fit for purpose and enables localism.

    Employ TownSafe officers to walk the beat across our main townships as a point of contact for businesses, residents and visitors.

    Promote and encourage new businesses to set up in the Far North.

  • Ensure iwi/Māori have equal say in all economic development discussions and decisions.

    Council to support credible youth trades training, wānanga, tertiary programmes and sports centres for school leavers in each main centre.

    Encourage iwi/hapū supported tourism and business ventures.

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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