Kawerau District Council

Kawerau General Ward
The Kawerau 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 eight councillors and the mayor. three councillors will be elected from the Kawerau General ward. The other councillors will be elected from other wards or by all voters in the district. 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 Kawerau District Council 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.

  • Create compost collection alongside rubbish and recycling collections to help minimise waste.

    Create small teams of local people to set traps and remove pests within the local district to help native flora, fauna and animals.

    Maintain a higher standard of water quality and preserve the current wells and springs to ensure safe drinking water for all.

  • Create compost collection alongside rubbish and recycling collections to help minimise waste.

    Create small teams of local people to set traps and remove pests within the local district to help native flora, fauna and animals.

    Maintain a higher standard of water quality and preserve the current wells and springs to ensure safe drinking water for all.