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.

Utilities and services

Councils are responsible for a wide range of utilities and services that we all rely on, from rubbish and recycling to street cleaning. Councils are currently also responsible for managing waste water, storm water and drinking water infrastructure – the ‘Three Waters’. But that may be about to change, with central government seeking to shift the delivery of Three Waters services to four new larger entities, which could borrow enough to upgrade the country’s water infrastructure.

Utilities and services

Councils are responsible for a wide range of utilities and services that we all rely on, from rubbish and recycling to street cleaning. Councils are currently also responsible for managing waste water, storm water and drinking water infrastructure – the ‘Three Waters’. But that may be about to change, with central government seeking to shift the delivery of Three Waters services to four new larger entities, which could borrow enough to upgrade the country’s water infrastructure.

  • Promote a clean main street to encourage town pride. Promote council rubbish and recycling services nearby to prevent dumping.

    Promote and support resilience for rural whānau in unconnected homes. Ensure LWDW will work for connected homes.

    Toughen prosecution bylaws for dangerous dogs. Outsource animal control and dog licensing management to an animal-friendly agency.

  • Promote a clean main street to encourage town pride. Promote council rubbish and recycling services nearby to prevent dumping.

    Promote and support resilience for rural whānau in unconnected homes. Ensure LWDW will work for connected homes.

    Toughen prosecution bylaws for dangerous dogs. Outsource animal control and dog licensing management to an animal-friendly agency.