Kaipara District Council

Otamatea 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). two councillors will be elected from the Otamatea 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.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

  • Promote a strong, efficient local council that delivers core infrastructure and services while remaining financially sustainable.

    Strengthen public engagement by building on existing plans and strategies, ensuring local voices are heard without reinventing the wheel.

    Uphold transparent and inclusive governance where Māori values and perspectives strengthen policy, planning and service delivery.

  • Advocate for democracy where all communities are treated as equals.

    Promote true consultation where all views are heard.

    Review the budget of the council to limit wastage.

  • Get the best deal for citizens from the local authority reorganisation which will inevitably come.

    Repair the broken bridges with the Māori communities.

    Respect the views of all stakeholders, accept the differences and focus on what is in common by trying a citizen assembly approach.

  • Promote a strong, efficient local council that delivers core infrastructure and services while remaining financially sustainable.

    Strengthen public engagement by building on existing plans and strategies, ensuring local voices are heard without reinventing the wheel.

    Uphold transparent and inclusive governance where Māori values and perspectives strengthen policy, planning and service delivery.

  • Advocate for democracy where all communities are treated as equals.

    Promote true consultation where all views are heard.

    Review the budget of the council to limit wastage.

  • Get the best deal for citizens from the local authority reorganisation which will inevitably come.

    Repair the broken bridges with the Māori communities.

    Respect the views of all stakeholders, accept the differences and focus on what is in common by trying a citizen assembly approach.