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.

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.

  • Develop the CBD – needs new personality – a great spot for small live music, sitting and chilling, and street performances with local arts.

    Subsidised public transport to large events to encourage more regional participation and reduce vehicle congestion.

    Water refill stations along the planned walkway to Waitara.

  • Develop the CBD – needs new personality – a great spot for small live music, sitting and chilling, and street performances with local arts.

    Subsidised public transport to large events to encourage more regional participation and reduce vehicle congestion.

    Water refill stations along the planned walkway to Waitara.