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.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

  • Ngāti Ruanui Mo'oao. Continue to grow, and strengthen the partnership with Ngāti Ruanui and our whānaunga Ngā Ruahine.

    Whānau voice: we need to talk with all our communities here in Te Tai Tonga – South Taranaki.

    Taranaki Tū Mai: let's fire up events here in South Taranaki, and give our community a wider range to build our South Taranaki spirit.

  • Ngāti Ruanui Mo'oao. Continue to grow, and strengthen the partnership with Ngāti Ruanui and our whānaunga Ngā Ruahine.

    Whānau voice: we need to talk with all our communities here in Te Tai Tonga – South Taranaki.

    Taranaki Tū Mai: let's fire up events here in South Taranaki, and give our community a wider range to build our South Taranaki spirit.