Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board

Kerikeri Subdivision
The Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board represents your local community and advocates to Far North District Council about local issues, including public transport and facilities such as libraries and parks. The board is made up of eight members: seven members elected by voters, including Two members from your area, and one member from the Far North District council. This is a single transferable vote (STV) election, so you vote by ranking the candidates on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board election.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

  • Advocate for Far North District Council to expand Northland Waste's capacity and capability at the local transfer station to add materials and drop-off design.

    Champion land care groups to run pest control initiatives targeting invasive animals and plants around sensitive bush and orchard edges.

    Launch a Clean Streams Kerikeri initiative to monitor and improve water quality in waterways such as the Wairoa, Waipapa and Waipekakoura.

  • Create pride in the town with drains void of rubbish and pest plants and gardens on roundabouts without overgrown weeds.

    Create vibrant habitats by working with Northland Regional Council and DOC to communicate community issues and raise awareness of invasive species.

  • Advocate for Far North District Council to expand Northland Waste's capacity and capability at the local transfer station to add materials and drop-off design.

    Champion land care groups to run pest control initiatives targeting invasive animals and plants around sensitive bush and orchard edges.

    Launch a Clean Streams Kerikeri initiative to monitor and improve water quality in waterways such as the Wairoa, Waipapa and Waipekakoura.

  • Create pride in the town with drains void of rubbish and pest plants and gardens on roundabouts without overgrown weeds.

    Create vibrant habitats by working with Northland Regional Council and DOC to communicate community issues and raise awareness of invasive species.