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.

Transport

Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

Transport

Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

  • Work with New Zealand Transport Agency and New Plymouth District Council to create safer roads for cyclists region wide instead of faster roads for cars.

    Increase public transport frequency within and between towns and make them cycle friendly.

    Review the Taranaki Regional Council vehicle fleet and work towards being leaders of environmentally friendly models of transportation.

  • Work with New Zealand Transport Agency and New Plymouth District Council to create safer roads for cyclists region wide instead of faster roads for cars.

    Increase public transport frequency within and between towns and make them cycle friendly.

    Review the Taranaki Regional Council vehicle fleet and work towards being leaders of environmentally friendly models of transportation.