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.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

  • Increase awareness between Far North District Council and community on issues they will face. For example, the limited engagement on the speed limit survey.

  • Develop processes to ensure local iwi and hapū voice is involved in decision-making to improve outcomes through shared knowledge and values.

    Establish an ethnic communities advisory forum to hear from migrant and ethnic minority groups and promote participation in the council process.

    Increase Far North District Council visibility at events and ensure staff are always present and available to talk to residents and report issues back to the council.

  • Increase awareness between Far North District Council and community on issues they will face. For example, the limited engagement on the speed limit survey.

  • Develop processes to ensure local iwi and hapū voice is involved in decision-making to improve outcomes through shared knowledge and values.

    Establish an ethnic communities advisory forum to hear from migrant and ethnic minority groups and promote participation in the council process.

    Increase Far North District Council visibility at events and ensure staff are always present and available to talk to residents and report issues back to the council.