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.

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.

  • Consider the desirability of a waste to energy plant as a topic for a citizens assembly to consider.

    Support a combined Northland-wide council controlled organisation for drinking water and sewerage schemes.

    Support Sustainable Kaipara in its recycling and other waste management initiatives.

  • Participate in the local Water Done Well to ensure the water system benefits residents.

    Review the collection process and funding for rubbish and recycling.

  • Ensure district priorities are met by reviewing water charges and finances after three years based on local needs.

    Ensure the 30-year water plan smooths costs and avoids rate spikes by phasing investment and forecasting long-term affordability.

    Promote recycling by supporting local groups, education and infrastructure that reduce landfill and build community-led solutions.

  • Consider the desirability of a waste to energy plant as a topic for a citizens assembly to consider.

    Support a combined Northland-wide council controlled organisation for drinking water and sewerage schemes.

    Support Sustainable Kaipara in its recycling and other waste management initiatives.

  • Participate in the local Water Done Well to ensure the water system benefits residents.

    Review the collection process and funding for rubbish and recycling.

  • Ensure district priorities are met by reviewing water charges and finances after three years based on local needs.

    Ensure the 30-year water plan smooths costs and avoids rate spikes by phasing investment and forecasting long-term affordability.

    Promote recycling by supporting local groups, education and infrastructure that reduce landfill and build community-led solutions.