Katikati Community Board

The Katikati Community Board represents your local community and advocates to Western Bay of Plenty District Council about local issues, including public transport and facilities such as libraries and parks. The board is made up of five members: four members elected by voters, and one member from the Western Bay of Plenty District Council.  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 Katikati Community Board election.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

  • Support community clean-up days to protect local streams, beaches and reserves.

    Support more recycling bins and signage in centres and parks.

    Work with council to protect and maintain key natural areas like the Haiku Reserve and Uretara Walkway.

  • Improve water quality by reducing toxic pesticides and applying sustainable solutions to encourage healthy soils and biodiversity.

    Remove pest plants by allowing free disposal at green waste dumps.

    Support pest control on land and in waterways considering the significant impact swans and geese have on waterways and food production.

  • Support community clean-up days to protect local streams, beaches and reserves.

    Support more recycling bins and signage in centres and parks.

    Work with council to protect and maintain key natural areas like the Haiku Reserve and Uretara Walkway.

  • Improve water quality by reducing toxic pesticides and applying sustainable solutions to encourage healthy soils and biodiversity.

    Remove pest plants by allowing free disposal at green waste dumps.

    Support pest control on land and in waterways considering the significant impact swans and geese have on waterways and food production.