Far North District Council

Ngā Tai o Tokerau Māori 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). four councillors will be elected from the Ngā Tai o Tokerau 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.

Housing and planning

Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.

Housing and planning

Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.

  • Make development contributions by housing firms to ensure connections to wastewater treatment plants, water, roads and amenities are met.

    Plan for growth, remove barriers and expedite consents for housing provider developments as the council's role.

    Remove restrictions and extra overlays to Treaty settlement areas. Keep wāhi tapu out of bounds.

  • Make development contributions by housing firms to ensure connections to wastewater treatment plants, water, roads and amenities are met.

    Plan for growth, remove barriers and expedite consents for housing provider developments as the council's role.

    Remove restrictions and extra overlays to Treaty settlement areas. Keep wāhi tapu out of bounds.