2022

Northland Regional Council

Bay of Islands-Whangaroa General Constituency
The Northland Regional Council makes decisions about managing resources in the region, such as air, water, soil and the coastline. It also carries out plant and pest control, helps prepare for natural disasters, and is involved in regional transport. The council is made up of nine councillors. Councillors are elected to represent constituencies (areas in the region). One councillor will be elected from the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa General constituency. This is a first past the post (FPP) election, so you vote by ticking the name of your preferred candidate on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Northland Regional Council election.

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Climate change and resilience

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Environment and biodiversity

Freshwater

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Utilities and services

Utilities and services

Jobs and economy

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Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

  • Support local shops, I note that it is false economy driving half an hour to another town!

    Employ young people to clear the cycle walk track from Kawakawa to Ōpua. Sell the driftwood that damaged the fences locally.

    Encourage local networking for work sales and market days.

  • Support local shops, I note that it is false economy driving half an hour to another town!

    Employ young people to clear the cycle walk track from Kawakawa to Ōpua. Sell the driftwood that damaged the fences locally.

    Encourage local networking for work sales and market days.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change and resilience

Environment and biodiversity

Environment and biodiversity

Freshwater

Freshwater

Jobs and economy

Jobs and economy

Local democracy

Local democracy

Rates and revenue

Rates and revenue

Transport

Transport

Utilities and services

Utilities and services

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