Far North District Council

Bay of Islands-Whangaroa General Ward
The Far North 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 ten councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). three councillors will be elected from the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa ward. 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 Far North District Council election.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

  • I have withdrawn my candidacy.

  • Champion industries that matter here including tourism, primary industries and infrastructure that create lasting local jobs.

    Grow jobs that meet community needs by backing health, aged care and training pathways for local people.

    Strengthen local business resilience by working with communities and non-profits to keep the economy strong.

  • Cut unnecessary red tape so local businesses can start, expand and hire without council roadblocks.

    Keep rates affordable and predictable so firms can invest locally and support jobs for residents.

    Scrap council economic development schemes and redirect funds to lower rates and improve services.

  • Advocate for Auckland to Northland four-laning for economic growth and resilience.

    Advocate for the Northland regional deal to enable jobs, economic growth and higher GDP supporting better people outcomes.

    Support advocacy work by local business association addressing retail crime and CCTV.

  • Attract more tourists to the region to increase income for local business in one of the most beautiful places on earth.

    Develop better pathways for youth to become gainfully employed by informing them of available opportunities and encouraging participation.

  • Support locals, attract smart investment and spend wisely so the Far North economy grows stronger for everyone.

    Back investment into growing and improving the tourism industry.

    Grow cultural tourism by celebrating heritage, supporting local events and showcasing what makes the Far North unique.

  • I have withdrawn my candidacy.

  • Champion industries that matter here including tourism, primary industries and infrastructure that create lasting local jobs.

    Grow jobs that meet community needs by backing health, aged care and training pathways for local people.

    Strengthen local business resilience by working with communities and non-profits to keep the economy strong.

  • Cut unnecessary red tape so local businesses can start, expand and hire without council roadblocks.

    Keep rates affordable and predictable so firms can invest locally and support jobs for residents.

    Scrap council economic development schemes and redirect funds to lower rates and improve services.

  • Advocate for Auckland to Northland four-laning for economic growth and resilience.

    Advocate for the Northland regional deal to enable jobs, economic growth and higher GDP supporting better people outcomes.

    Support advocacy work by local business association addressing retail crime and CCTV.

  • Attract more tourists to the region to increase income for local business in one of the most beautiful places on earth.

    Develop better pathways for youth to become gainfully employed by informing them of available opportunities and encouraging participation.

  • Support locals, attract smart investment and spend wisely so the Far North economy grows stronger for everyone.

    Back investment into growing and improving the tourism industry.

    Grow cultural tourism by celebrating heritage, supporting local events and showcasing what makes the Far North unique.