2022

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.

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  • Work with the wider industry and Iwi o Taranaki, to develop Regional Workforce Recruitment Skills shortages and future demand strategy.

    Let's discuss rail – our roads are compromised by increased freight demand – where does our rail sit? can it be reinvented?

    Our coastal walkway linking NPL to Whaitara, is an opportunity for businesses to work with hapū, to set up small hubs along this route.

  • Work with the wider industry and Iwi o Taranaki, to develop Regional Workforce Recruitment Skills shortages and future demand strategy.

    Let's discuss rail – our roads are compromised by increased freight demand – where does our rail sit? can it be reinvented?

    Our coastal walkway linking NPL to Whaitara, is an opportunity for businesses to work with hapū, to set up small hubs along this route.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change and resilience

Environment

Environment

Housing and planning

Housing and planning

Jobs and economy

Jobs and economy

Local democracy

Local democracy

Rates and revenue

Rates and revenue

Recreation and culture

Recreation and culture

Transport

Transport

Utilities and services

Utilities and services

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