Ōwhango-National Park Community Board

The Ōwhango-National Park Community Board represents your local community and advocates to Ruapehu District Council about local issues, including public transport and facilities such as libraries and parks. The board is made up of six members: five members elected by voters, and one member from the Ruapehu District Council.  This is a single transferable vote (STV) election, so you vote by ranking the candidates on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Ōwhango-National Park Community Board election.

Local democracy

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.

Local democracy

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.

  • Advocate for council programmes and policies to be consistent with Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

    Advocate for much better council engagement with local and regional communities.

    Advocate strongly for council staff to have union access and council employment policies to be legally compliant.

  • Advocate for council programmes and policies to be consistent with Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

    Advocate for much better council engagement with local and regional communities.

    Advocate strongly for council staff to have union access and council employment policies to be legally compliant.