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.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

  • Actively pursue strong community engagement with new Master Plan for Mangawhai Community Park for recreational needs.

    Develop sound policy around event initiatives and facilities to engage both community and visitors.

  • Support and encourage community events by making the 'red tape' easier to navigate.

    Ensure public facilities are well maintained.

    Support and encourage community led initiatives regarding arts, culture, sports and recreation.

  • Actively pursue strong community engagement with new Master Plan for Mangawhai Community Park for recreational needs.

    Develop sound policy around event initiatives and facilities to engage both community and visitors.

  • Support and encourage community events by making the 'red tape' easier to navigate.

    Ensure public facilities are well maintained.

    Support and encourage community led initiatives regarding arts, culture, sports and recreation.