Taranaki Regional Council

New Plymouth General Constituency
The Taranaki Regional Council makes decisions about managing resources in the region, such as air, water, soil and the coastline. It also carries out plant and pest control, helps prepare for natural disasters, and is involved in regional transport. The council is made up of 11 councillors. Councillors are elected to represent constituencies (areas in the region). five councillors will be elected from the New Plymouth constituency. 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 Taranaki Regional Council election.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

  • Help reinvigorate the tourism industry in Taranaki, which was voted the number two region to visit globally by Lonely Planet in 2016.

    Increase visibility of regional parks and gardens as national and international visitor attractions.

  • Support local businesses and industries by fostering partnerships that grow jobs while protecting Taranaki's environment.

    Invest in regional infrastructure, including transport and climate-resilient assets, to enable sustainable economic growth.

    Encourage pathways for youth into employment through training, apprenticeships and opportunities in emerging industries like renewable energy.

  • Support a just transition that protects workers and the environment.

    Support investing in infrastructure that creates local jobs and encourage innovation in agriculture and tourism.

    Support local businesses through council procurement and promote clean energy and sustainable industries.

  • Improve public transport, in particular opening up rail for passengers.

    Promote wonderful resources that are managed, in particular the regional gardens and Yarrow Stadium.

  • Help reinvigorate the tourism industry in Taranaki, which was voted the number two region to visit globally by Lonely Planet in 2016.

    Increase visibility of regional parks and gardens as national and international visitor attractions.

  • Support local businesses and industries by fostering partnerships that grow jobs while protecting Taranaki's environment.

    Invest in regional infrastructure, including transport and climate-resilient assets, to enable sustainable economic growth.

    Encourage pathways for youth into employment through training, apprenticeships and opportunities in emerging industries like renewable energy.

  • Support a just transition that protects workers and the environment.

    Support investing in infrastructure that creates local jobs and encourage innovation in agriculture and tourism.

    Support local businesses through council procurement and promote clean energy and sustainable industries.

  • Improve public transport, in particular opening up rail for passengers.

    Promote wonderful resources that are managed, in particular the regional gardens and Yarrow Stadium.