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.

Utilities and services

Councils are responsible for a wide range of utilities and services that we all rely on, from rubbish and recycling to street cleaning. Councils are currently also responsible for managing waste water, storm water and drinking water infrastructure – the ‘Three Waters’. But that may be about to change, with central government seeking to shift the delivery of Three Waters services to four new larger entities, which could borrow enough to upgrade the country’s water infrastructure.

Utilities and services

Councils are responsible for a wide range of utilities and services that we all rely on, from rubbish and recycling to street cleaning. Councils are currently also responsible for managing waste water, storm water and drinking water infrastructure – the ‘Three Waters’. But that may be about to change, with central government seeking to shift the delivery of Three Waters services to four new larger entities, which could borrow enough to upgrade the country’s water infrastructure.

  • Protect our Three Waters infrastructure, this is not negotiable. Stand alone if need be. We have achieved on our own, why wouldn't we survive alone.

    Ability to fund is key. Whangārei District Council will be structured to facilitate all its needs for the populace. It's steady as we go.

    Growth is forging ahead, it is essential we keep in front with our service level availability. We do not want to end up like Auckland.

  • Develop and create and innovative recycling centre that can recycle a wider range of plastics and/or other materials.

    Larger recycling bins.

    Allow certain amount of refuse and garden waste to be dumped free at tips to prevent fly tipping.

  • Protect our Three Waters infrastructure, this is not negotiable. Stand alone if need be. We have achieved on our own, why wouldn't we survive alone.

    Ability to fund is key. Whangārei District Council will be structured to facilitate all its needs for the populace. It's steady as we go.

    Growth is forging ahead, it is essential we keep in front with our service level availability. We do not want to end up like Auckland.

  • Develop and create and innovative recycling centre that can recycle a wider range of plastics and/or other materials.

    Larger recycling bins.

    Allow certain amount of refuse and garden waste to be dumped free at tips to prevent fly tipping.