2022

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.

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  • Review and improve the infrastructure that has aged, work smart to be ahead of demands, too late for buckets at the bottom of the hill.

    Allow for more ventures into tourism. The lake is a resource that can be more utilised. Encourage more industries through less regulation.

    Encourage more industry to come to Taupō by allowing more industrial land to be developed.

  • Review and improve the infrastructure that has aged, work smart to be ahead of demands, too late for buckets at the bottom of the hill.

    Allow for more ventures into tourism. The lake is a resource that can be more utilised. Encourage more industries through less regulation.

    Encourage more industry to come to Taupō by allowing more industrial land to be developed.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change and resilience

Environment

Environment

Housing and planning

Housing and planning

Jobs and economy

Jobs and economy

Local democracy

Local democracy

Rates and revenue

Rates and revenue

Recreation and culture

Recreation and culture

Transport

Transport

Utilities and services

Utilities and services

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