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.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

  • Public facilities need to stay fit for purpose. Community consultation is required to ensure that the current facilities meet expectations.

  • To establish a 'performing arts centre' providing affordable facilities, storage and access to Hāwera's diverse performing arts culture.

  • Public facilities need to stay fit for purpose. Community consultation is required to ensure that the current facilities meet expectations.

  • To establish a 'performing arts centre' providing affordable facilities, storage and access to Hāwera's diverse performing arts culture.