Taupō District Council

Te Papamārearea Māori Ward
The Taupō District Council provides local services and facilities, such as public transport, rubbish and recycling, libraries, parks, and recreation facilities. It also makes decisions about building and planning, local regulations, and infrastructure, such as water supply and sewerage. The council is made up of 12 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). Two councillors will be elected from the Te Papamārearea Māori ward. 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 Taupō District Council election.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

  • Introduce community projects to localise water quality control and preservation, ie onsite water collection of rain water for garden use.

    Recommend the use of better paving and driveway materials that introduce permeability thus giving better onsite control of storm water.

    Fund a project to encourage locals to develop ways of managing onsite waste production and improve recycling methods.

  • Introduce community projects to localise water quality control and preservation, ie onsite water collection of rain water for garden use.

    Recommend the use of better paving and driveway materials that introduce permeability thus giving better onsite control of storm water.

    Fund a project to encourage locals to develop ways of managing onsite waste production and improve recycling methods.