Kaipara District Council

Kaiwaka-Mangawhai Ward
The Kaipara 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 nine councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). three councillors will be elected from the Kaiwaka-Mangawhai ward. This is a first past the post (FPP) election, so you vote by ticking the name of your preferred candidate on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Kaipara 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 sustainable food production to make Kaipara the food basket of Auckland.

    Work to make Kaipara a tourist destination given its proximity to Auckland and the new motorway.

  • Cut red tape so local businesses can start, expand and hire more people including youth without council hurdles or delays.

    Scrap council economic development schemes and spend on lower rates and better services, stopping museum subsidies and civic building upgrades.

    Support youth employment with apprenticeships, skills mentoring and council–business partnerships so Kaipara kids can get jobs locally.

  • Back community and volunteer groups that drive events, tourism and local projects which boost Kaipara's economy.

    Invest in core infrastructure such as roads and services that local industries and tourism rely on.

    Support local businesses by making council easier to deal with and backing projects that bring jobs to Kaipara.

  • Encourage sustainable food production to make Kaipara the food basket of Auckland.

    Work to make Kaipara a tourist destination given its proximity to Auckland and the new motorway.

  • Cut red tape so local businesses can start, expand and hire more people including youth without council hurdles or delays.

    Scrap council economic development schemes and spend on lower rates and better services, stopping museum subsidies and civic building upgrades.

    Support youth employment with apprenticeships, skills mentoring and council–business partnerships so Kaipara kids can get jobs locally.

  • Back community and volunteer groups that drive events, tourism and local projects which boost Kaipara's economy.

    Invest in core infrastructure such as roads and services that local industries and tourism rely on.

    Support local businesses by making council easier to deal with and backing projects that bring jobs to Kaipara.