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.

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.

  • Support community groups in initiatives in this area.

    Refrain from building monuments to ourselves and use reserves contribution funds wisely to best meet community needs.

    I'd like to see reduction in harm caused by excess alcohol consumption but the law would have to change first.

  • Determine annual budgets with budgeting and progress report responsibility on council. Annual budgets to be determined by councillors.

  • Support community groups in initiatives in this area.

    Refrain from building monuments to ourselves and use reserves contribution funds wisely to best meet community needs.

    I'd like to see reduction in harm caused by excess alcohol consumption but the law would have to change first.

  • Determine annual budgets with budgeting and progress report responsibility on council. Annual budgets to be determined by councillors.