South Taranaki District Council

Te Kūrae Māori Ward
The South Taranaki 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 13 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). One councillor will be elected from the Te Kūrae 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 South Taranaki District Council election.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change poses a huge challenge for communities as more frequent extreme weather events require us to rethink how we live and where. Local authorities are at the forefront of efforts to respond, with responsibilities for environmental planning and regulation, as well as civil defence. Many councils have plans to reduce emissions in their area and are working to help their communities adapt to a warming world.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change poses a huge challenge for communities as more frequent extreme weather events require us to rethink how we live and where. Local authorities are at the forefront of efforts to respond, with responsibilities for environmental planning and regulation, as well as civil defence. Many councils have plans to reduce emissions in their area and are working to help their communities adapt to a warming world.

  • Preserve and protect our ecology and environment in the face of climate change by embodying kaitiakitanga values.

    Commit to social support for iwi | 'apu to withstand the impacts of climate change.

    Encourage continued robust community ability to adapt to climate change.

  • Preserve and protect our ecology and environment in the face of climate change by embodying kaitiakitanga values.

    Commit to social support for iwi | 'apu to withstand the impacts of climate change.

    Encourage continued robust community ability to adapt to climate change.