Far North District Council

Te Hiku 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). Two councillors will be elected from the Te Hiku 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.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

  • Control of animal pests, particularly possums, rats, ferrets, stoats.

    Oppose Significant Natural Areas being in the district plan. Ratepayers don't want government interfering in the use of their land. Guidelines rather than legislation.

    Promote public reporting of myrtle rust in order to protect our pōhutukawa, mānuka, rātā, kānuka, swamp maire, ramarama and eucalyptus.

  • Control of animal pests, particularly possums, rats, ferrets, stoats.

    Oppose Significant Natural Areas being in the district plan. Ratepayers don't want government interfering in the use of their land. Guidelines rather than legislation.

    Promote public reporting of myrtle rust in order to protect our pōhutukawa, mānuka, rātā, kānuka, swamp maire, ramarama and eucalyptus.