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.

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.

  • Hold regular drop-in sessions so Katikati residents can share concerns and ideas directly with board members.

    Include migrant and ethnic community voices in community planning and events.

    Support stronger partnerships with local iwi and hapū to guide decision-making in Katikati.

  • Align the size of the council to deliver essential services in a sustainable manner.

    Look for efficiency while delivering excellent customer service to the ratepayer. Treat the ratepayer as the customer.

    Start an annual public meeting where councillors report back to their wards and get feedback on performance and needs.

  • Hold regular drop-in sessions so Katikati residents can share concerns and ideas directly with board members.

    Include migrant and ethnic community voices in community planning and events.

    Support stronger partnerships with local iwi and hapū to guide decision-making in Katikati.

  • Align the size of the council to deliver essential services in a sustainable manner.

    Look for efficiency while delivering excellent customer service to the ratepayer. Treat the ratepayer as the customer.

    Start an annual public meeting where councillors report back to their wards and get feedback on performance and needs.