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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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.

  • Introducing the Māori Ward has started the ball rolling in the right direction, please listen to the demands and needs of the people.

    As a candidate for the Māori Ward, I see my responsibility to serve the Māori people, I intend doing just that.

    Encourage more engagement between council and the people by having more public forum meetings and interactions.

  • Introducing the Māori Ward has started the ball rolling in the right direction, please listen to the demands and needs of the people.

    As a candidate for the Māori Ward, I see my responsibility to serve the Māori people, I intend doing just that.

    Encourage more engagement between council and the people by having more public forum meetings and interactions.

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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