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.

Rates and revenue

The work of local government is funded mainly by property taxes in the local area, known as rates. This makes up around 60% of council expenditure, with the rest coming from user charges, investment income, regulatory fees and roading subsidies. Councils can also borrow money to spread the cost of large investments such as infrastructure over a longer period of time.

Rates and revenue

The work of local government is funded mainly by property taxes in the local area, known as rates. This makes up around 60% of council expenditure, with the rest coming from user charges, investment income, regulatory fees and roading subsidies. Councils can also borrow money to spread the cost of large investments such as infrastructure over a longer period of time.

  • Deliver Yarrow Stadium upgrade without increasing rates above what was initially promised after government funding of $20million.

    Ensure profits from TRC assets and services contribute to ongoing services of the organisation.

    Influence central government to invest in mana whenua cultural services to and legislative participation in local government processes.

  • Continue to support programmes to increase the port's efficiency and diversification to ensure a sustainable and large dividend to Taranaki Regional Council.

    No increase in Yarrows Stadium targeted rate. Limit general rate increases to Consumer Price Index.

    Support shared services with other regional councils and Taranaki district councils, where there are shared outcomes, and it lowers costs.

  • Deliver Yarrow Stadium upgrade without increasing rates above what was initially promised after government funding of $20million.

    Ensure profits from TRC assets and services contribute to ongoing services of the organisation.

    Influence central government to invest in mana whenua cultural services to and legislative participation in local government processes.

  • Continue to support programmes to increase the port's efficiency and diversification to ensure a sustainable and large dividend to Taranaki Regional Council.

    No increase in Yarrows Stadium targeted rate. Limit general rate increases to Consumer Price Index.

    Support shared services with other regional councils and Taranaki district councils, where there are shared outcomes, and it lowers costs.