NZ Local Elections 2025

Ōpōtiki District Council

Urban General Ward
The Ōpōtiki 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 six councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). two councillors will be elected from the Urban 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 Ōpōtiki District Council election.

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Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

  • Continue passionate support of youth employment within the district with appropriate support from businesses and central government.

    Prioritise workforce development and innovation within the district.

    Recognise the need for new infrastructure, where necessary, to support continued economic and population growth.

  • Work with local business to invest in support infrastructure to ensure growth is sustainable and beneficial for the community long-term.

    Engage with rangatahi to provide skilled mahi opportunities to remain in the rohe, return home or move here to take advantage of them.

    Embrace a diversified, resilient and low-carbon economy by supporting innovation in industry and making the most of technology and new ideas.

  • Continue passionate support of youth employment within the district with appropriate support from businesses and central government.

    Prioritise workforce development and innovation within the district.

    Recognise the need for new infrastructure, where necessary, to support continued economic and population growth.

  • Work with local business to invest in support infrastructure to ensure growth is sustainable and beneficial for the community long-term.

    Engage with rangatahi to provide skilled mahi opportunities to remain in the rohe, return home or move here to take advantage of them.

    Embrace a diversified, resilient and low-carbon economy by supporting innovation in industry and making the most of technology and new ideas.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change and resilience

Environment

Environment

Housing and planning

Housing and planning

Jobs and economy

Jobs and economy

Local democracy

Local democracy

Rates and revenue

Rates and revenue

Recreation and culture

Recreation and culture

Transport

Transport

Utilities and services

Utilities and services

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