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.

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.

  • Oppose council's Local Government New Zealand membership. The cost of membership and the outside influence on our councils which it brings is a bad investment.

    Oppose 'green' lending through Local Government Funding Agency. The council needs to get debt under control and work toward lowering rates.

  • Reintroduce development contributions so that developers pay their fair share for new infrastructure.

    Keep rates increases at no more than inflation plus 2% without affecting service delivery.

    Decrease or disestablish fees for dog registration with strong penalties for non-compliance to ensure all are registered in the district.

  • Council to stop the forced sale of Māori land for rates arrears and support innovative options for Māori land owners.

    The annual rates set at the beginning of the year should not be increased until the new year cycle. Rates rebate notice needs promotion.

    Council debt to be mitigated by employing less expensive consultants and plans. Collaborate with WINZ programs for community mahi.

  • Oppose council's Local Government New Zealand membership. The cost of membership and the outside influence on our councils which it brings is a bad investment.

    Oppose 'green' lending through Local Government Funding Agency. The council needs to get debt under control and work toward lowering rates.

  • Reintroduce development contributions so that developers pay their fair share for new infrastructure.

    Keep rates increases at no more than inflation plus 2% without affecting service delivery.

    Decrease or disestablish fees for dog registration with strong penalties for non-compliance to ensure all are registered in the district.

  • Council to stop the forced sale of Māori land for rates arrears and support innovative options for Māori land owners.

    The annual rates set at the beginning of the year should not be increased until the new year cycle. Rates rebate notice needs promotion.

    Council debt to be mitigated by employing less expensive consultants and plans. Collaborate with WINZ programs for community mahi.