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.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

  • Further support and encourage local business at a council level.

    Investigate opportunities for long-term investments and other revenue sources to offset rates or fund projects without burdening ratepayers.

    Encourage innovation and support for businesses and startups through our connection with Northland Inc.

  • Work to identify new industry opportunities for area. Engage positively to capitalise on golf tourism option on our back door.

    Ensure relevant and long term solutions provided for wastewater. Roading is biggest issue - requires new solutions even to maintain.

    Create environment to sustain growth of younger population to support local businesses and provide the employment base.

  • Further support and encourage local business at a council level.

    Investigate opportunities for long-term investments and other revenue sources to offset rates or fund projects without burdening ratepayers.

    Encourage innovation and support for businesses and startups through our connection with Northland Inc.

  • Work to identify new industry opportunities for area. Engage positively to capitalise on golf tourism option on our back door.

    Ensure relevant and long term solutions provided for wastewater. Roading is biggest issue - requires new solutions even to maintain.

    Create environment to sustain growth of younger population to support local businesses and provide the employment base.