2022

Taupō District Council

Turangi-Tongariro General 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). One councillor will be elected from the Turangi-Tongariro 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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  • Continue to support Amplify to deliver support to local businesses and labour supplies. Ensure funding is sufficient.

    Work to promote Turangi as a destination for tourism distinct from Taupō and ensure rate payer funded promotion does just that.

    Encourage investment by business developments into Turangi thus providing employment and investment opportunities.

  • Ensure local businesses are supported by making sure their interactions with council and consenting are streamlined.

    Support growth of local businesses, ensure they are authentically engaged in decision making, and maintain sustainable funding for Amplify.

    increase partnerships with Mayors Taskforce for Jobs, local training providers, contractors and Taupō District Council procurement, providing training and jobs.

  • Continue to support Amplify to deliver support to local businesses and labour supplies. Ensure funding is sufficient.

    Work to promote Turangi as a destination for tourism distinct from Taupō and ensure rate payer funded promotion does just that.

    Encourage investment by business developments into Turangi thus providing employment and investment opportunities.

  • Ensure local businesses are supported by making sure their interactions with council and consenting are streamlined.

    Support growth of local businesses, ensure they are authentically engaged in decision making, and maintain sustainable funding for Amplify.

    increase partnerships with Mayors Taskforce for Jobs, local training providers, contractors and Taupō District Council procurement, providing training and jobs.

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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