Pātea Community Board

The Pātea Community Board represents your local community and advocates to South Taranaki District Council about local issues, including public transport and facilities such as libraries and parks. The board is made up of five members: four members elected by voters, and one councillor from the South Taranaki District Council.  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 Pātea Community Board 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.

  • Work with local businesses to assist with retaining business in small towns.

    Provide areas to increase youth employment in small towns.

    Encourage tourism operators to visit small towns to advertise small town living.

  • Encourage small businesses to our area.

  • Clean up and build a wharf to encourage economic growth opportunities.

    Encourage the tourism sector, active promotion of what makes our region a great place to visit. Authentic tourism ventures.

    Provide more opportunities for rangata'i including trainer driving workshops. Making connections to real job opportunities.

  • Work with local businesses to assist with retaining business in small towns.

    Provide areas to increase youth employment in small towns.

    Encourage tourism operators to visit small towns to advertise small town living.

  • Encourage small businesses to our area.

  • Clean up and build a wharf to encourage economic growth opportunities.

    Encourage the tourism sector, active promotion of what makes our region a great place to visit. Authentic tourism ventures.

    Provide more opportunities for rangata'i including trainer driving workshops. Making connections to real job opportunities.