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.

Transport

Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

Transport

Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

  • Expand public walkways and make them safe.

    Reduce tax on cars under 15 years old, interest deduction on general cars apply only to first $50,000.

  • Advocate for our state highway network to be brought up to a standard where it is safe to travel at more than 60km/hr.

    Extend our network of walking and cycling paths using external funding as much as possible. Not-for-profits can help here.

  • Improve infrastructure where needed to relieve traffic congestion.

  • Expand public walkways and make them safe.

    Reduce tax on cars under 15 years old, interest deduction on general cars apply only to first $50,000.

  • Advocate for our state highway network to be brought up to a standard where it is safe to travel at more than 60km/hr.

    Extend our network of walking and cycling paths using external funding as much as possible. Not-for-profits can help here.

  • Improve infrastructure where needed to relieve traffic congestion.