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.

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.

  • Keep the public informed in current issues with use of social media platforms and notice boards.

    Engage in Māori culture events to make family fun days. Have the Bay of Islands College involved.

    Have transparency in wages and what council workers are doing for the community.

  • Keep the public informed in current issues with use of social media platforms and notice boards.

    Engage in Māori culture events to make family fun days. Have the Bay of Islands College involved.

    Have transparency in wages and what council workers are doing for the community.