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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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.

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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.

  • Continue to support and advocate for close liaison with iwi and ensure the successful implementation of Māori wards.

    Ensure a monthly "drop in and chat" time for residents to talk through any issues, problems or ideas they have for the community.

    Ensure councillors are present within the community and can be seen and approached for conversations on council matters.

  • Commit to mahi with and support Toi Rawhiti's call for council seats and more Te Tiriti based representation and ensure Māori wards continue.

    Start monthly coffee hui with the community to get residents' feedback on council services for better community voice.

    Engage with grassroots tangata, rangatahi, ethnic and marginalised communities to be a voice for them at council.

  • Continue to support and advocate for close liaison with iwi and ensure the successful implementation of Māori wards.

    Ensure a monthly "drop in and chat" time for residents to talk through any issues, problems or ideas they have for the community.

    Ensure councillors are present within the community and can be seen and approached for conversations on council matters.

  • Commit to mahi with and support Toi Rawhiti's call for council seats and more Te Tiriti based representation and ensure Māori wards continue.

    Start monthly coffee hui with the community to get residents' feedback on council services for better community voice.

    Engage with grassroots tangata, rangatahi, ethnic and marginalised communities to be a voice for them at council.

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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