Kaipara District Council

Otamatea 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). Two councillors will be elected from the Otamatea 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.

  • Reduce pollution of our physical environment. Tread more lightly on the planet.

    Look for ways to save money out of innovative opportunities provided by climate change.

    Oppose unrestricted pine tree planting for carbon farming purposes because of fire risk, wilding pines and loss of rural communities.

  • Don't subscribe to a problem for NZ.

    Don't subscribe to a problem for NZ.

    Keep status quo.

  • Support sensible greenhouse gas emission reductions and wider credits.

    Reduce dependence on Chinese exports of logs for boxing timber and seek enforceable requirements to maintain CO2 sequestration.

    Explore state and local government encouragement of timber into affordable houses crediting CO2 sequestered.

  • Reduce pollution of our physical environment. Tread more lightly on the planet.

    Look for ways to save money out of innovative opportunities provided by climate change.

    Oppose unrestricted pine tree planting for carbon farming purposes because of fire risk, wilding pines and loss of rural communities.

  • Don't subscribe to a problem for NZ.

    Don't subscribe to a problem for NZ.

    Keep status quo.

  • Support sensible greenhouse gas emission reductions and wider credits.

    Reduce dependence on Chinese exports of logs for boxing timber and seek enforceable requirements to maintain CO2 sequestration.

    Explore state and local government encouragement of timber into affordable houses crediting CO2 sequestered.