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.

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.

  • Rugby league: building new facilities for your strong rugby league community here in South Taranaki.

    Parks: new parks for kids and whānau. Better playgrounds, softer and safer for play.

    New facilities: like hot pools, driving range, arcade, indoor tramps, and activities. Let's get with the time.

  • Rugby league: building new facilities for your strong rugby league community here in South Taranaki.

    Parks: new parks for kids and whānau. Better playgrounds, softer and safer for play.

    New facilities: like hot pools, driving range, arcade, indoor tramps, and activities. Let's get with the time.