New Plymouth District Council

Te Purutanga Mauri Pūmanwara Māori 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. One councillor will be elected from the Te Purutanga Mauri Pūmanwara Māori 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.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

  • Clean water is a privilege and we must protect our rights to clean water. Maintaining quality systems and emergency controls is an action.

    Kaitiaki of our native bush is our whakapapa, protection of our natives is non-negotiable. Pest control is a priority.

    Illegal dumping of home waste in streams, down banks, and anywhere but landfill is increasing, how do we stop this behaviour?

  • Clean water is a privilege and we must protect our rights to clean water. Maintaining quality systems and emergency controls is an action.

    Kaitiaki of our native bush is our whakapapa, protection of our natives is non-negotiable. Pest control is a priority.

    Illegal dumping of home waste in streams, down banks, and anywhere but landfill is increasing, how do we stop this behaviour?