2022

Whakatāne District Council

Whakatāne-Ōhope General 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). Four councillors will be elected from the Whakatāne-Ōhope 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.

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  • Listen to business communities and enable vibrant spaces in our townships.

    Continue to work with the police, businesses and retailers on solutions for youth crime and ram-raiding in the wider community.

  • Advocate to ministers where simple interventions exist, eg Waka Kotahi providing more driving license inspectors for young workers.

    Support discussions of local businesses to work more strategically together for common goals, eg the work done with contractors during covid.

    Work with local businesses to support more sustainable practises, eg in the waste minimisation and energy management space.

  • Listen to business communities and enable vibrant spaces in our townships.

    Continue to work with the police, businesses and retailers on solutions for youth crime and ram-raiding in the wider community.

  • Advocate to ministers where simple interventions exist, eg Waka Kotahi providing more driving license inspectors for young workers.

    Support discussions of local businesses to work more strategically together for common goals, eg the work done with contractors during covid.

    Work with local businesses to support more sustainable practises, eg in the waste minimisation and energy management space.

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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