Taranaki Regional Council

North Taranaki 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). Two councillors will be elected from the North Taranaki 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.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change poses a huge challenge for communities as more frequent extreme weather events require us to rethink how we live and where. Local authorities are at the forefront of efforts to respond, with responsibilities for environmental planning and regulation, as well as civil defence. Many councils have plans to reduce emissions in their area and are working to help their communities adapt to a warming world.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change poses a huge challenge for communities as more frequent extreme weather events require us to rethink how we live and where. Local authorities are at the forefront of efforts to respond, with responsibilities for environmental planning and regulation, as well as civil defence. Many councils have plans to reduce emissions in their area and are working to help their communities adapt to a warming world.

  • Encourage a better public transport system that supports cycle users to reduce the amount of vehicles in operation.

    Establish a rates subsidised scheme for clean energy initiatives for each household to reduce reliance on major infrastructure.

    Establish a localised community scientific participatory policy for monitoring and planning coastal changes.

  • Encourage a better public transport system that supports cycle users to reduce the amount of vehicles in operation.

    Establish a rates subsidised scheme for clean energy initiatives for each household to reduce reliance on major infrastructure.

    Establish a localised community scientific participatory policy for monitoring and planning coastal changes.