NZ Local Elections 2025

Far North District Council

Kaikohe-Hokianga 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). one councillor will be elected from the Kaikohe-Hokianga 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.

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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.

  • Complete the Kaikohe Library new build.

    Continue to support and enhance Pou Herenga Tai Twin Coast Great Ride Cycle Trail (PHTTCCT).

    Develop consistent funding of sports facilities across the district and prioritise areas that will achieve the greatest impact for youth.

  • Complete the Kaikohe Library new build.

    Continue to support and enhance Pou Herenga Tai Twin Coast Great Ride Cycle Trail (PHTTCCT).

    Develop consistent funding of sports facilities across the district and prioritise areas that will achieve the greatest impact for youth.

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

Rates and revenue

Rates and revenue

Recreation and culture

Recreation and culture

Transport

Transport

Utilities and services

Utilities and services

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