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.

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.

  • Encourage accredited training courses for school leavers and adults. Support volunteer costs for approved afterschool coaches.

    Provide incentives for businesses to be based in the Far North, ie reduce rates. Work with WINZ to make youth leaver subsidies in jobs.

    Support Far North Inc to scope and endorse potential business developments and local economies.

  • Encourage accredited training courses for school leavers and adults. Support volunteer costs for approved afterschool coaches.

    Provide incentives for businesses to be based in the Far North, ie reduce rates. Work with WINZ to make youth leaver subsidies in jobs.

    Support Far North Inc to scope and endorse potential business developments and local economies.