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.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

  • Develop a programme of intergenerational events that bring together youth, families and older residents to build a more connected local culture.

    Secure inclusive infrastructure in all local parks and sports grounds including seating, water fountains, bins and inclusive play equipment.

    Support a feasibility study for the development of a public swimming pool in or near Kerikeri, addressing a long-standing community need.

  • Back events bringing tourism to the town to help businesses boost their economy.

    Fully support the arts as they are important for learning and culture.

    Investigate sporting venues, noting that football has a new ground but no changing rooms or facilities for kids' water bottles.

  • Develop a programme of intergenerational events that bring together youth, families and older residents to build a more connected local culture.

    Secure inclusive infrastructure in all local parks and sports grounds including seating, water fountains, bins and inclusive play equipment.

    Support a feasibility study for the development of a public swimming pool in or near Kerikeri, addressing a long-standing community need.

  • Back events bringing tourism to the town to help businesses boost their economy.

    Fully support the arts as they are important for learning and culture.

    Investigate sporting venues, noting that football has a new ground but no changing rooms or facilities for kids' water bottles.