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.

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.

  • Communicate council decision making so local communities understands how and why actions are taken.

    Ensure appropriate democratic local decision making for the social, economic, environmental and cultural wellbeing of our district.

    Listen to our community and ensure everyone can participate, no matter had big or small the issue may be.

  • Communicate council decision making so local communities understands how and why actions are taken.

    Ensure appropriate democratic local decision making for the social, economic, environmental and cultural wellbeing of our district.

    Listen to our community and ensure everyone can participate, no matter had big or small the issue may be.