New Plymouth District Council

Kaitake-Ngāmotu General Ward
The New Plymouth 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 14 councillors and the mayor. Six councillors will be elected from the Kaitake-Ngāmotu ward. The other councillors will be elected from other wards or by all voters in the district. 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 New Plymouth 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.

  • Continue the work on the Tuparikino Active Community Hub at the racecourse.

    Bring the major events fund back in to the control of the council.

    Support any sporting or cultural organisation wanting to hold/run/develop regional or national events

  • Support recreation and cultural activities that will draw more visitors to our region.

  • Stop the development of new building projects unless they can show a direct benefit and cost effectiveness.

    Maintain and develop those events and facilities that draw people from 'out of town' with careful attention to their use by the community.

    Work with special interest groups and partner with them. The costs of their project or interest should not fall on council, even in part.

  • Limit contributions to proposed sports hub to $40 million.

    Continue and expand events such as WOMAD, Matariki, and festival of lights. These are crucial. Consider and support new, similar ventures.

    Cost expansion of Pukekura park cricket facilities - to allow for test matches.

  • Continue the work on the Tuparikino Active Community Hub at the racecourse.

    Bring the major events fund back in to the control of the council.

    Support any sporting or cultural organisation wanting to hold/run/develop regional or national events

  • Support recreation and cultural activities that will draw more visitors to our region.

  • Stop the development of new building projects unless they can show a direct benefit and cost effectiveness.

    Maintain and develop those events and facilities that draw people from 'out of town' with careful attention to their use by the community.

    Work with special interest groups and partner with them. The costs of their project or interest should not fall on council, even in part.

  • Limit contributions to proposed sports hub to $40 million.

    Continue and expand events such as WOMAD, Matariki, and festival of lights. These are crucial. Consider and support new, similar ventures.

    Cost expansion of Pukekura park cricket facilities - to allow for test matches.