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.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

  • Co-governance is undesirable to have minority groups in dominant positions legislated with a casting vote.

    Continue MMP providing for minority groups to be heard with a threshold.

    Be competitive in council remuneration, and the culture must serve their ratepayers and community.

  • Ensure that we get the best deal possible for Kaipara's people when we get dissolved.

    I'm not advocating for the demise of our council, I just see it as the inevitable consequence of government reforms.

  • Co-governance is undesirable to have minority groups in dominant positions legislated with a casting vote.

    Continue MMP providing for minority groups to be heard with a threshold.

    Be competitive in council remuneration, and the culture must serve their ratepayers and community.

  • Ensure that we get the best deal possible for Kaipara's people when we get dissolved.

    I'm not advocating for the demise of our council, I just see it as the inevitable consequence of government reforms.