Northland Regional Council

Coastal South General Constituency
The Northland Regional Council makes decisions about managing resources in the region, such as air, water, soil and the coastline. It also carries out plant and pest control, helps prepare for natural disasters, and is involved in regional transport. The council is made up of nine councillors. Councillors are elected to represent constituencies (areas in the region). one councillor will be elected from the Coastal South constituency. 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 Northland Regional Council election.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change poses a huge challenge for communities as more frequent extreme weather events require us to rethink how we live and where. Local authorities are at the forefront of efforts to respond, with responsibilities for environmental planning and regulation, as well as civil defence. Many councils have plans to reduce emissions in their area and are working to help their communities adapt to a warming world.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change poses a huge challenge for communities as more frequent extreme weather events require us to rethink how we live and where. Local authorities are at the forefront of efforts to respond, with responsibilities for environmental planning and regulation, as well as civil defence. Many councils have plans to reduce emissions in their area and are working to help their communities adapt to a warming world.

  • Introduce monthly pesticide residue testing in all lake, river and marine testing locations.

    Outlaw the use of all hormone and systemic herbicides that disrupt core metabolic pathways in flora in Northland.

    Work with local contractors to develop and use equipment to control weeds without the use of hormone and systemic poisons.

  • Introduce monthly pesticide residue testing in all lake, river and marine testing locations.

    Outlaw the use of all hormone and systemic herbicides that disrupt core metabolic pathways in flora in Northland.

    Work with local contractors to develop and use equipment to control weeds without the use of hormone and systemic poisons.