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.

Freshwater

The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for regional councils, which play a leading role in managing freshwater in their areas. To this end, regional councils create plans to protect water resources from contaminants and overuse.

Freshwater

The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for regional councils, which play a leading role in managing freshwater in their areas. To this end, regional councils create plans to protect water resources from contaminants and overuse.

  • Review and improve consent policies for commercial activities operating close to waterways to prioritise the livelihood of the waterways.

    Review and change the waterbody monitoring policies to ensure the information broadcasted is true and accurate.

    Continue to support farmers and Mana Whenua/Moana in their ambitions for drinkable rivers.

  • Review and improve consent policies for commercial activities operating close to waterways to prioritise the livelihood of the waterways.

    Review and change the waterbody monitoring policies to ensure the information broadcasted is true and accurate.

    Continue to support farmers and Mana Whenua/Moana in their ambitions for drinkable rivers.