Northland Regional Council

Kaipara 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 Kaipara 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.

Freshwater

The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for regional councils, which play a leading role in managing freshwater in their areas. To this end, regional councils create plans to protect water resources from contaminants and overuse.

Freshwater

The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for regional councils, which play a leading role in managing freshwater in their areas. To this end, regional councils create plans to protect water resources from contaminants and overuse.

  • Encourage water storage through out Northland as this is a major problem we face.

    Use science based solutions on reducing Northland sediment problems.

    Encourage large scale man-made wet land areas to service many farms to reduce sediment and e coli.

  • Ensure full consultation occurs and collaborative solutions and outcomes are agreed for the Implementation of the Northland Regional Council freshwater plan change.

    Maintain governance oversight of water quality and quantity Northland Regional Council Key Performance Indicators and address any non-achievement.

    Continue to submit to and lobby central government for practical and pragmatic policy that is achievable and affordable.

  • Encourage water storage through out Northland as this is a major problem we face.

    Use science based solutions on reducing Northland sediment problems.

    Encourage large scale man-made wet land areas to service many farms to reduce sediment and e coli.

  • Ensure full consultation occurs and collaborative solutions and outcomes are agreed for the Implementation of the Northland Regional Council freshwater plan change.

    Maintain governance oversight of water quality and quantity Northland Regional Council Key Performance Indicators and address any non-achievement.

    Continue to submit to and lobby central government for practical and pragmatic policy that is achievable and affordable.