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.

Recreation and culture

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.

Recreation and culture

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.

  • Work with iwi/hapū organisations to coordinate, support, champion their kaupapa.

    Allocate provision to 100% reo Māori kaupapa.

    Champion Rotorua as the centre for Māori sport.

  • Support sporting and cultural events.

  • Work with iwi/hapū organisations to coordinate, support, champion their kaupapa.

    Allocate provision to 100% reo Māori kaupapa.

    Champion Rotorua as the centre for Māori sport.

  • Support sporting and cultural events.