NZ Local Elections 2025

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.

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Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

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Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

  • Advocate for Far North District Council and NZTA-led redesign and upgrade of the Hobson Ave–Kerikeri Rd–Butler Rd roundabout to improve traffic flow and reduce confusion.

    Champion strategic roading investment in high-growth and high-use corridors such as Waipapa Rd, Inlet Rd, Waimate North Rd and Kapiro Rd.

    Trial seasonal public transport connecting key recreational areas like Opito Bay, Rainbow Falls, Stone Store, sports fields and local events.

  • Investigate improvements to parking and traffic in the CBD of Kerikeri.

    Investigate the issues faced at the new Windsor Landing boat ramp.

  • Advocate for Far North District Council and NZTA-led redesign and upgrade of the Hobson Ave–Kerikeri Rd–Butler Rd roundabout to improve traffic flow and reduce confusion.

    Champion strategic roading investment in high-growth and high-use corridors such as Waipapa Rd, Inlet Rd, Waimate North Rd and Kapiro Rd.

    Trial seasonal public transport connecting key recreational areas like Opito Bay, Rainbow Falls, Stone Store, sports fields and local events.

  • Investigate improvements to parking and traffic in the CBD of Kerikeri.

    Investigate the issues faced at the new Windsor Landing boat ramp.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change and resilience

Environment

Environment

Housing and planning

Housing and planning

Jobs and economy

Jobs and economy

Local democracy

Local democracy

Recreation and culture

Recreation and culture

Transport

Transport

Utilities and services

Utilities and services

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