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.

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.

  • Commit to all public facilities are well maintained and operated efficiently.

    Facilitate tikanga Māori concept into public spaces similar to Wharehoka Smith's exhibition at Puke Ariki.

    Advancing Te Reo Māori across all community facilities.

  • Commit to all public facilities are well maintained and operated efficiently.

    Facilitate tikanga Māori concept into public spaces similar to Wharehoka Smith's exhibition at Puke Ariki.

    Advancing Te Reo Māori across all community facilities.