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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Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

  • Establish, replenish and enhance areas used for arts, culture, sport, recreation and play so they are fit for the 21st century.

    Embrace new ways of doing things and be innovative in obtaining funding for events that bring value to the community eg Lantern Festival.

  • Ensure Ōpōtiki Council led events and festivals are a strong, supported part of the social fabric.

    Support public facilities in the community especially library and recreational grounds and playgrounds.

  • Establish, replenish and enhance areas used for arts, culture, sport, recreation and play so they are fit for the 21st century.

    Embrace new ways of doing things and be innovative in obtaining funding for events that bring value to the community eg Lantern Festival.

  • Ensure Ōpōtiki Council led events and festivals are a strong, supported part of the social fabric.

    Support public facilities in the community especially library and recreational grounds and playgrounds.

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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