Northland Regional Council

Whangarei Urban 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 Whangarei Urban 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.

  • Financially support further winter water harvesting/storage for horticulture expansion and Northland Inc's investigation into new crops.

    Support expansion of marine fish farming in land-based tanks, as per the NIWA scheme. Support added-value food production and regional marketing.

    Investigate and promote contributory and carbon-neutral tourism. Upgrade rail and cycle trails. Protect key tourism assets, eg kauri and fish.

  • Financially support further winter water harvesting/storage for horticulture expansion and Northland Inc's investigation into new crops.

    Support expansion of marine fish farming in land-based tanks, as per the NIWA scheme. Support added-value food production and regional marketing.

    Investigate and promote contributory and carbon-neutral tourism. Upgrade rail and cycle trails. Protect key tourism assets, eg kauri and fish.