2022

Rotorua District Council

Rotorua Rural General Ward
The Rotorua District Council provides local services and facilities, such as public transport, rubbish and recycling, libraries, parks, and recreation facilities. It also makes decisions about building and planning, local regulations, and infrastructure, such as water supply and sewerage. The council is made up of 10 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). One councillor will be elected from the Rotorua Rural General ward. 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 Rotorua District Council election.

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From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

  • Encourage investment in national interest events, such as Crankworx, sporting fixtures and community festivals.

    Seek increased funding for upgrades to our community halls.

    Investigate and seek support for a sinking lid policy on vape and liquor stores in our suburbs.

  • Reevaluate our district direction and spending, see what is still fit for purpose, and re-prioritise spending to reflect these goals.

  • Encourage investment in national interest events, such as Crankworx, sporting fixtures and community festivals.

    Seek increased funding for upgrades to our community halls.

    Investigate and seek support for a sinking lid policy on vape and liquor stores in our suburbs.

  • Reevaluate our district direction and spending, see what is still fit for purpose, and re-prioritise spending to reflect these goals.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change and resilience

Environment

Environment

Housing and planning

Housing and planning

Jobs and economy

Jobs and economy

Local democracy

Local democracy

Rates and revenue

Rates and revenue

Recreation and culture

Recreation and culture

Transport

Transport

Utilities and services

Utilities and services

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