Whangārei District Council

Mangakahia-Maungatapere General Ward
The Whangārei 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 13 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). One councillor will be elected from the Mangakahia-Maungatapere 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 Whangārei District Council 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.

  • Build/plan for new recreational centres where populations are growing.

    Fund worthwhile activities; specifically for youth, elderly and the disabled.

    Increase hours of rural libraries

  • Well placed in our delivery space, with lots of background work happening. Big ticket item to achieve expectation for all.

    Predicting growth pattern has a major effect on what we need to spend. Possibly more hub type initiatives would help achieve goals.

    Encourage more festival/rally type events. Brings in outside revenue and utilises present infrastructure to maximum and increases return.

  • Build/plan for new recreational centres where populations are growing.

    Fund worthwhile activities; specifically for youth, elderly and the disabled.

    Increase hours of rural libraries

  • Well placed in our delivery space, with lots of background work happening. Big ticket item to achieve expectation for all.

    Predicting growth pattern has a major effect on what we need to spend. Possibly more hub type initiatives would help achieve goals.

    Encourage more festival/rally type events. Brings in outside revenue and utilises present infrastructure to maximum and increases return.