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.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

  • Support the addition of the Māori ward seat and encourage other ethnic representatives of our communities to participate.

    Work closer with schools and universities to create a career path for young locals to return and work for the Taranaki Regional Council.

    Review the Taranaki Regional Council vehicle fleet and work towards a more environmentally friendly model of employee transportation.

  • Support the addition of the Māori ward seat and encourage other ethnic representatives of our communities to participate.

    Work closer with schools and universities to create a career path for young locals to return and work for the Taranaki Regional Council.

    Review the Taranaki Regional Council vehicle fleet and work towards a more environmentally friendly model of employee transportation.