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.

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.

  • Take more notice of the public after council has asked for suggestions regarding footpaths and walkways etc.

  • Advocate for improved services to the people in Pātea.

    Improve communications between the South Taranaki District Council and the people of community.

    Co-governance decision-making. Breaking the old structures. Finding new solutions.

  • Take more notice of the public after council has asked for suggestions regarding footpaths and walkways etc.

  • Advocate for improved services to the people in Pātea.

    Improve communications between the South Taranaki District Council and the people of community.

    Co-governance decision-making. Breaking the old structures. Finding new solutions.