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.

Transport

Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

Transport

Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

  • Engage the Northern Corridor development to ensure regional connectivity does not impact local traffic congestion, safety and resilience.

    Partner with regional councils and Waka Kotahi to investigate cross-district public transport options to Whangārei and Auckland.

    Secure funding through central government and infrastructure partnerships for safer, resilient roads.

  • Ensure that the roads are maintained to ensure safety.

    Implement the planned but forgotten investment in cycleways.

    Invest in speed limiting measures for town roads.

  • Avoid seal extensions from the general rate unless part-funded by a local share.

    Get all footpaths across the district to a consistent better standard.

    Support community groups that want to develop walking and cycling networks.

  • Engage the Northern Corridor development to ensure regional connectivity does not impact local traffic congestion, safety and resilience.

    Partner with regional councils and Waka Kotahi to investigate cross-district public transport options to Whangārei and Auckland.

    Secure funding through central government and infrastructure partnerships for safer, resilient roads.

  • Ensure that the roads are maintained to ensure safety.

    Implement the planned but forgotten investment in cycleways.

    Invest in speed limiting measures for town roads.

  • Avoid seal extensions from the general rate unless part-funded by a local share.

    Get all footpaths across the district to a consistent better standard.

    Support community groups that want to develop walking and cycling networks.