Northland Regional Council

Coastal Central 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 Coastal Central 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.

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.

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.

  • Review property and investment policies to ensure they are consistent with our environmental and climate commitments.

    Localise investment to achieve more connected and resilient economies that support our communities.

    Ensure Northland Regional Council economic development projects enhance our regions amazing natural assets – forests, beaches and oceans, open spaces and wildlife.

  • Engage with Whangārei District Council to include them in a Northland wide (local government) ownership of Northland Inc.

    Support a Regional Economic Development Strategy for Northland.

    Expand Northland Regional Council's internship and youth scholarship programmes.

  • Review property and investment policies to ensure they are consistent with our environmental and climate commitments.

    Localise investment to achieve more connected and resilient economies that support our communities.

    Ensure Northland Regional Council economic development projects enhance our regions amazing natural assets – forests, beaches and oceans, open spaces and wildlife.

  • Engage with Whangārei District Council to include them in a Northland wide (local government) ownership of Northland Inc.

    Support a Regional Economic Development Strategy for Northland.

    Expand Northland Regional Council's internship and youth scholarship programmes.