2022

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.

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Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

  • Continue to support Port Taranaki to be a highly productive and sustainable contributor to our local economy.

    Encourage small local tourism businesses to leverage off the Taranaki Regional Council gardens, cultural and biodiversity initiatives.

    Support Mana Whenua/Moana and farmers to create an economically sustainable relationship with nature.

  • Continue to support Port Taranaki to be a highly productive and sustainable contributor to our local economy.

    Encourage small local tourism businesses to leverage off the Taranaki Regional Council gardens, cultural and biodiversity initiatives.

    Support Mana Whenua/Moana and farmers to create an economically sustainable relationship with nature.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change and resilience

Environment and biodiversity

Environment and biodiversity

Freshwater

Freshwater

Jobs and economy

Jobs and economy

Local democracy

Local democracy

Rates and revenue

Rates and revenue

Transport

Transport

Utilities and services

Utilities and services

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