Palmerston North City Council

Te Puao Māori Ward
The Palmerston North City 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 15 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the city). two councillors will be elected from the Te Pūao ward. 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 Palmerston North City Council election.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

  • Create a holistic framework that links water quality, wastewater reuse and waste reduction using Māori frameworks.

    Champion community circular economy enterprises from diverted waste, including para kore, greenwaste, earthworm farms and repair collectives.

    Increase Māori participation and leadership in environmental programmes that include hard-to-reach communities, hapū and iwi.

  • Create a holistic framework that links water quality, wastewater reuse and waste reduction using Māori frameworks.

    Champion community circular economy enterprises from diverted waste, including para kore, greenwaste, earthworm farms and repair collectives.

    Increase Māori participation and leadership in environmental programmes that include hard-to-reach communities, hapū and iwi.