Whangārei District Council
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). Five councillors will be elected from the Whangārei Urban 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.
Whangārei District Council candidates
Explore the candidates in your area
Jesse Titford
Why I'm standing
I believe our city has to make a fresh start and improve. When we create new things, we think about the future, which is represented by the young people present at the time. I want to be the voice of the younger generation because I believe it's important for them to get off to a strong start. I have faith that if we work together we can create fantastic ideas for our amazing city.
About me
I think that the young people are our future and should begin taking steps to build a wonderful city. I also think that we need to bring our community together and ensure that everyone feels heard, especially the Māori people, whose culture in our region needs to be preserved. I think that if we all work together, we will have an amazing community that we all love and appreciate and that unites us all.
My priorities
- Create a community where people feel secure, heard, and able to express themselves.
- Work towards protecting our local environment and Māori culture to build a better future.
- Improve community infrastructure to aid in tackling the economic and housing crises in our region.
Get across the policies, candidates and parties
Mayor
Compare the mayoral candidates in your area
Local council
Compare the candidates for your city or district council
Regional council
Compare the candidates for your regional council
Local board
Compare the candidates for your local or community board