Taihape Community Board

The Taihape Community Board represents your local community and advocates to Rangitikei District Council about local issues, including public transport and facilities such as libraries and parks. The board is made up of seven members: four members elected by voters, and three members from the Rangitikei District Council.  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 Taihape Community Board election.

Utilities and services

Councils are responsible for a wide range of utilities and services that we all rely on, from rubbish and recycling to street cleaning. Councils are currently also responsible for managing waste water, storm water and drinking water infrastructure – the ‘Three Waters’. But that may be about to change, with central government seeking to shift the delivery of Three Waters services to four new larger entities, which could borrow enough to upgrade the country’s water infrastructure.

Utilities and services

Councils are responsible for a wide range of utilities and services that we all rely on, from rubbish and recycling to street cleaning. Councils are currently also responsible for managing waste water, storm water and drinking water infrastructure – the ‘Three Waters’. But that may be about to change, with central government seeking to shift the delivery of Three Waters services to four new larger entities, which could borrow enough to upgrade the country’s water infrastructure.

  • Equate cost and benefit for rubbish disposal and ensure good management of potential environmental consequences for our situation.

    Keep up with Local Water Done Well and, importantly, how it plays out, as my years on council mean I have expertise and knowledge here.

    Listen to what matters once the basics are taken care of, recognising there is only so much money to go around.

  • Equate cost and benefit for rubbish disposal and ensure good management of potential environmental consequences for our situation.

    Keep up with Local Water Done Well and, importantly, how it plays out, as my years on council mean I have expertise and knowledge here.

    Listen to what matters once the basics are taken care of, recognising there is only so much money to go around.