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.

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.

  • Support planning policy that does not lead to reverse sensitivity effects on lawfully established agricultural activities.

    Support and enable iwi aspirations, education, and skills development.

    Work with local community on how they wish to see their local economy grow.

  • Support planning policy that does not lead to reverse sensitivity effects on lawfully established agricultural activities.

    Support and enable iwi aspirations, education, and skills development.

    Work with local community on how they wish to see their local economy grow.