Rotorua District Council

Te Ipu Wai Taketake Māori 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). Three councillors will be elected from the Te Ipu Wai Taketake Māori 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.

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.

  • Create a 5 and 10 year forward plan for water quality, preservation and protection.

  • Invest provision into iwi/hapū-led projects such as the Te Arawa Lakes wetland restoration kaupapa.

    Work with iwi/hapū to support their kaupapa.

  • Create a 5 and 10 year forward plan for water quality, preservation and protection.

  • Invest provision into iwi/hapū-led projects such as the Te Arawa Lakes wetland restoration kaupapa.

    Work with iwi/hapū to support their kaupapa.