Whakatāne District Council

Toi ki Uta Māori Ward
The Whakatāne 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 10 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). One councillor will be elected from the Toi ki Uta 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 Whakatāne District Council election.

Transport

Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

Transport

Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

  • Work with district councils, central government to build transport infrastructure like roads and bridges that is specific to our townships.

    Promoting road safety and speed within our rural communities through effective signage and education. Working with our locals.

    Promotion of walking and cycling tracks that is communicated through private and whānau, hapū and iwi landowners.

  • Work with district councils, central government to build transport infrastructure like roads and bridges that is specific to our townships.

    Promoting road safety and speed within our rural communities through effective signage and education. Working with our locals.

    Promotion of walking and cycling tracks that is communicated through private and whānau, hapū and iwi landowners.