Rangitāiki Community Board

The Rangitāiki Community Board represents your local community and advocates to Whakatāne District Council about local issues, including public transport and facilities such as libraries and parks. The board is made up of seven members: six members elected by voters, and one councillor from the Whakatāne 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 Rangitāiki Community Board election.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

  • Support the development of planning policy that avoids, remedies or mitigates adverse effects while promoting good environmental outcomes.

    Advocate for improved waste minimisation, working towards a zero-waste district.

    Continue supporting rehabilitation from environmental degradation where possible.

  • Support the development of planning policy that avoids, remedies or mitigates adverse effects while promoting good environmental outcomes.

    Advocate for improved waste minimisation, working towards a zero-waste district.

    Continue supporting rehabilitation from environmental degradation where possible.