Tararua District Council

North Tararua General Ward
The Tararua 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 nine councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). four councillors will be elected from the North Tararua 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 Tararua District 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.

  • Invest in key infrastructure to unlock growth, attract industry and future-proof Tararua's economy.

    Promote Tararua's natural beauty, heritage sites and events to grow tourism, boost jobs and support local businesses.

    Support local business by streamlining consents, promoting buy-local campaigns and backing regional enterprise hubs.

  • Give priority to maintenance of infrastructure over any new capital expenditure unless it is necessary to comply with regulations.

    Give priority to the maintenance of local infrastructure to ensure its integrity and compliance with regulations and legislation.

    Work with local and new businesses to encourage growth and stability for the local workforce.

  • Develop and market Visit Tararua campaigns showcasing tourism, local events and heritage attractions to boost visitor spending.

    Partner with chambers of commerce and regional business agencies to offer training, mentorship and networking events.

    Prioritise local suppliers for council contracts to keep money circulating in the community.

  • Help maintain current employers and new employers via any subsidies that might keep them and attract them to our region.

    Highlight various local cycle paths including Old Gauge Road to increase tourism.

    Try as best possible to award council contracts to local businesses to keep jobs and money cycling within the region itself.

  • Invest in key infrastructure to unlock growth, attract industry and future-proof Tararua's economy.

    Promote Tararua's natural beauty, heritage sites and events to grow tourism, boost jobs and support local businesses.

    Support local business by streamlining consents, promoting buy-local campaigns and backing regional enterprise hubs.

  • Give priority to maintenance of infrastructure over any new capital expenditure unless it is necessary to comply with regulations.

    Give priority to the maintenance of local infrastructure to ensure its integrity and compliance with regulations and legislation.

    Work with local and new businesses to encourage growth and stability for the local workforce.

  • Develop and market Visit Tararua campaigns showcasing tourism, local events and heritage attractions to boost visitor spending.

    Partner with chambers of commerce and regional business agencies to offer training, mentorship and networking events.

    Prioritise local suppliers for council contracts to keep money circulating in the community.

  • Help maintain current employers and new employers via any subsidies that might keep them and attract them to our region.

    Highlight various local cycle paths including Old Gauge Road to increase tourism.

    Try as best possible to award council contracts to local businesses to keep jobs and money cycling within the region itself.