Te Hāwera Community Board

The Te Hāwera Community Board represents your local community and advocates to South Taranaki District Council about local issues, including public transport and facilities such as libraries and parks. The board is made up of five members: four members elected by voters, and one councillor from the South Taranaki District Council.  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 Te Hāwera Community Board election.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

  • Take time to listen to local businesses including owners and employees and look to advocate for their needs to council.

  • Work with iwi to increase employment opportunities for Māori.

    Improve youth transitions systems and career advice.

  • Work with local business owners and council to establish an understanding that encourages more diversity and growth in local businesses.

    Work with the local community and council to establish what facilities are wanted and needed to encourage families to stay in Hāwera.

  • Take time to listen to local businesses including owners and employees and look to advocate for their needs to council.

  • Work with iwi to increase employment opportunities for Māori.

    Improve youth transitions systems and career advice.

  • Work with local business owners and council to establish an understanding that encourages more diversity and growth in local businesses.

    Work with the local community and council to establish what facilities are wanted and needed to encourage families to stay in Hāwera.