Taranaki Regional Council

New Plymouth General Constituency
The Taranaki Regional Council makes decisions about managing resources in the region, such as air, water, soil and the coastline. It also carries out plant and pest control, helps prepare for natural disasters, and is involved in regional transport. The council is made up of 11 councillors. Councillors are elected to represent constituencies (areas in the region). Five councillors will be elected from the New Plymouth constituency. 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 Taranaki Regional 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.

  • Support scientific innovation that provides opportunities for local employment.

    Integrate Taranaki Regional Council - owned gardens as Festival attractions to increase support for local businesses.

    Improve public transport services to provide equitable access to job opportunities and social activities in the evenings and weekends.

  • Build on our recreation base and enhancing our gardens.

    Assisting with improvements with transport through community services and connecting all the towns.

  • Complete Yarrows Stadium East Stand development on time and budget.

    Grow visitation to the regional gardens.

    Ensure the public transport system supports tourism and economic activity where possible.

  • Support scientific innovation that provides opportunities for local employment.

    Integrate Taranaki Regional Council - owned gardens as Festival attractions to increase support for local businesses.

    Improve public transport services to provide equitable access to job opportunities and social activities in the evenings and weekends.

  • Build on our recreation base and enhancing our gardens.

    Assisting with improvements with transport through community services and connecting all the towns.

  • Complete Yarrows Stadium East Stand development on time and budget.

    Grow visitation to the regional gardens.

    Ensure the public transport system supports tourism and economic activity where possible.