Kaipara District Council

Kaiwaka-Mangawhai General Ward
The Kaipara 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 nine councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). Three councillors will be elected from the Kaiwaka-Mangawhai 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 Kaipara District Council election.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change poses a huge challenge for communities as more frequent extreme weather events require us to rethink how we live and where. Local authorities are at the forefront of efforts to respond, with responsibilities for environmental planning and regulation, as well as civil defence. Many councils have plans to reduce emissions in their area and are working to help their communities adapt to a warming world.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change poses a huge challenge for communities as more frequent extreme weather events require us to rethink how we live and where. Local authorities are at the forefront of efforts to respond, with responsibilities for environmental planning and regulation, as well as civil defence. Many councils have plans to reduce emissions in their area and are working to help their communities adapt to a warming world.

  • Commit to hasten progress of the current collective initiative of the four councils of Northland – the Joint Climate Change Action Committee.

  • Clearly establish the risks we face due to our changing climate.

    Consider how these risks will affect current long-term plans, and identify where we need to adjust.

    Explore the opportunities we have to build an economically and socially resilient future.

  • Commit to hasten progress of the current collective initiative of the four councils of Northland – the Joint Climate Change Action Committee.

  • Clearly establish the risks we face due to our changing climate.

    Consider how these risks will affect current long-term plans, and identify where we need to adjust.

    Explore the opportunities we have to build an economically and socially resilient future.