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.

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.

  • Ensure our harbours and waterways remain healthy and clean.

    Support local pest control and weed management initiatives.

    Ensure that future development does not have an adverse effect on our environment.

  • Actively pursue best systems using only specialist consultants – not general council consultants!

    Actively committed to Pest Free 2050 and already proactively engaging groups in Mangawhai area for collective strategy.

  • Ensure our harbours and waterways remain healthy and clean.

    Support local pest control and weed management initiatives.

    Ensure that future development does not have an adverse effect on our environment.

  • Actively pursue best systems using only specialist consultants – not general council consultants!

    Actively committed to Pest Free 2050 and already proactively engaging groups in Mangawhai area for collective strategy.