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.

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.

  • Ban liquor licensing, liquor sales, vape shops and the sale of cigarettes due to high domestic violence in the north. Fund outdoor courts.

    Co-finance one community project at a time, and thereafter make the facilities become self-sustainable in the Far North.

    Promote access to good sporting and library facilities to encourage healthy lifestyles, wellbeing and connection.

  • Ban liquor licensing, liquor sales, vape shops and the sale of cigarettes due to high domestic violence in the north. Fund outdoor courts.

    Co-finance one community project at a time, and thereafter make the facilities become self-sustainable in the Far North.

    Promote access to good sporting and library facilities to encourage healthy lifestyles, wellbeing and connection.