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.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

  • More social media to communicate council notices, events, marketing, jobs, changes, and pending submissions to increase public participation.

    The mayor and current Māori representation at council mentor two youths each year in governance and Iwi relationships.

    Council employees are to have a three-day weekend every three months as a thank you for working for the community.

  • More social media to communicate council notices, events, marketing, jobs, changes, and pending submissions to increase public participation.

    The mayor and current Māori representation at council mentor two youths each year in governance and Iwi relationships.

    Council employees are to have a three-day weekend every three months as a thank you for working for the community.