Northland Regional Council

Far North 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 Far North 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.

Environment and biodiversity

Protecting the environment and managing natural resources is a key responsibility of regional councils. Regional councils are often also involved in pest control and resource management.

Environment and biodiversity

Protecting the environment and managing natural resources is a key responsibility of regional councils. Regional councils are often also involved in pest control and resource management.

  • Strategically focus Northland Regional Council resource on private biodiversity and ensure that DOC implements a comprehensive and effective pest management strategy.

    Seek community and iwi direction for establishing a Marine Reserve in Te Hiku similar to the Leigh Goat Island Marine Reserve.

    Process sorted refuse at wood torrefaction plant and encourage harvesting of methane at effluent ponds for fossil fuel replacement and power.

  • Increase support for pest management teams, both fauna and flora.

    Actively discourage environmental breaches and promote an attitude of concern for protecting our own backyards.

  • Strategically focus Northland Regional Council resource on private biodiversity and ensure that DOC implements a comprehensive and effective pest management strategy.

    Seek community and iwi direction for establishing a Marine Reserve in Te Hiku similar to the Leigh Goat Island Marine Reserve.

    Process sorted refuse at wood torrefaction plant and encourage harvesting of methane at effluent ponds for fossil fuel replacement and power.

  • Increase support for pest management teams, both fauna and flora.

    Actively discourage environmental breaches and promote an attitude of concern for protecting our own backyards.