South Taranaki District Council

Te Tai Tonga 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 Tai Tonga 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.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

  • More options for employment: employment in education, administration, leadership, digital evolution, and media.

    Rangatahi engagement strategy: ignite and excite the next generation, have a wider variety of awesomeness for Rangtahi to see value.

    Māori business and tourism - grow startups in our town, in our community, true partnership and participation.

  • More options for employment: employment in education, administration, leadership, digital evolution, and media.

    Rangatahi engagement strategy: ignite and excite the next generation, have a wider variety of awesomeness for Rangtahi to see value.

    Māori business and tourism - grow startups in our town, in our community, true partnership and participation.