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.

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.

  • Promote community events and festivals for community inclusion and inward investment supporting local businesses.

    Support Te Puawaitanga as a competitive inclusive regional sporting hub to enable success.

    Support volunteer-run public facilities without making financial and compliance requirements onerous and frustrating.

  • Ensure carparking facilities are accessible for all so families can easily access shops, sports, concerts and local events.

    Make it easier for responsible bar owners to obtain and keep licences without red tape.

    Protect public access to coasts, reserves and Crown land so communities can enjoy them.

  • Continue developing sports facilities so the community benefits from involvement in sport.

    Encourage the use of public parks and walkways to promote exercise and getting out into the beautiful environment for health benefits.

  • I have withdrawn my candidacy.

  • Encourage partnerships with sports clubs, community groups and cultural groups to share resources and expand opportunities.

    Support local festivals and cultural events that celebrate the Far North, bring people together and increase economic growth and livability.

  • Deliver on sport and recreation goals by fully resourcing the sport implementation plan for communities.

    Enable safe hospitality by supporting licensed venues and special events while ensuring compliance is met.

    Resource the arts and culture strategy by supporting creativity, heritage and community identity across the Far North.

  • Promote community events and festivals for community inclusion and inward investment supporting local businesses.

    Support Te Puawaitanga as a competitive inclusive regional sporting hub to enable success.

    Support volunteer-run public facilities without making financial and compliance requirements onerous and frustrating.

  • Ensure carparking facilities are accessible for all so families can easily access shops, sports, concerts and local events.

    Make it easier for responsible bar owners to obtain and keep licences without red tape.

    Protect public access to coasts, reserves and Crown land so communities can enjoy them.

  • Continue developing sports facilities so the community benefits from involvement in sport.

    Encourage the use of public parks and walkways to promote exercise and getting out into the beautiful environment for health benefits.

  • I have withdrawn my candidacy.

  • Encourage partnerships with sports clubs, community groups and cultural groups to share resources and expand opportunities.

    Support local festivals and cultural events that celebrate the Far North, bring people together and increase economic growth and livability.

  • Deliver on sport and recreation goals by fully resourcing the sport implementation plan for communities.

    Enable safe hospitality by supporting licensed venues and special events while ensuring compliance is met.

    Resource the arts and culture strategy by supporting creativity, heritage and community identity across the Far North.