Hastings District Council

Takitimu Māori Ward
The Hastings 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 15 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). Three councillors will be elected from the Takitimu Māori ward. This is a first past the post (FPP) election, so you vote by ticking the name of your preferred candidate on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Hastings District Council election.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

  • Ensure the council has Māori representation and engagement through ward representatives and subcommittees.

    Create community forums for ongoing council feedback.

  • Regular kōrero with kaumātua and pakeke about what we could do better.

    Ensure equity at the council for its diverse communities.

    Stretch every rates dollar to ensure we are getting the best value and most efficient use of resources.

  • Ensure the council has Māori representation and engagement through ward representatives and subcommittees.

    Create community forums for ongoing council feedback.

  • Regular kōrero with kaumātua and pakeke about what we could do better.

    Ensure equity at the council for its diverse communities.

    Stretch every rates dollar to ensure we are getting the best value and most efficient use of resources.