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.

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.

  • Resist moves to privatise or centralise local assets. Ensure Northland is best represented in the upcoming local government review.

    Ensure community is consulted on strategic issues, including asset ownership, Long Term Plan action/inaction and risks. Better communication of these issues.

    Adopt more future-focused solutions to staff turnover issues.

  • Resist moves to privatise or centralise local assets. Ensure Northland is best represented in the upcoming local government review.

    Ensure community is consulted on strategic issues, including asset ownership, Long Term Plan action/inaction and risks. Better communication of these issues.

    Adopt more future-focused solutions to staff turnover issues.