Whangārei District Council

Whangārei Heads 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 Whangārei Heads 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.

Housing and planning

Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.

Housing and planning

Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.

  • Ensure that the views and concerns of the community are reflected in any development decisions impacting the Whangārei Heads ward.

    Ensure that planning regulations are applied in a consistent and transparent way, with fairness and integrity.

    Work with other agencies to safeguard and conserve the flora, fauna and cultural heritage of Whangārei Heads.

  • Ensure that the views and concerns of the community are reflected in any development decisions impacting the Whangārei Heads ward.

    Ensure that planning regulations are applied in a consistent and transparent way, with fairness and integrity.

    Work with other agencies to safeguard and conserve the flora, fauna and cultural heritage of Whangārei Heads.