NZ Local Elections 2025

Tararua District Council

South 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 South 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.

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Climate change poses a huge challenge for communities as more frequent extreme weather events require us to rethink how we live and where. Local authorities are at the forefront of efforts to respond, with responsibilities for environmental planning and regulation, as well as civil defence. Many councils have plans to reduce emissions in their area and are working to help their communities adapt to a warming world.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change poses a huge challenge for communities as more frequent extreme weather events require us to rethink how we live and where. Local authorities are at the forefront of efforts to respond, with responsibilities for environmental planning and regulation, as well as civil defence. Many councils have plans to reduce emissions in their area and are working to help their communities adapt to a warming world.

  • Ensure buildings are up to date with earthquake strengthening so that when one does occur, the buildings are stable.

  • Enhance civil defence readiness by equipping and training communities to respond quickly and confidently in emergencies.

    Focus on infrastructure resilience by ensuring roading and essential systems are robust and prepared for climate impacts.

    Advocate for sensible earthquake strengthening rules by pushing for practical standards so more safety work can be done efficiently.

  • Ensure buildings are up to date with earthquake strengthening so that when one does occur, the buildings are stable.

  • Enhance civil defence readiness by equipping and training communities to respond quickly and confidently in emergencies.

    Focus on infrastructure resilience by ensuring roading and essential systems are robust and prepared for climate impacts.

    Advocate for sensible earthquake strengthening rules by pushing for practical standards so more safety work can be done efficiently.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change and resilience

Environment

Environment

Housing and planning

Housing and planning

Jobs and economy

Jobs and economy

Local democracy

Local democracy

Rates and revenue

Rates and revenue

Recreation and culture

Recreation and culture

Transport

Transport

Utilities and services

Utilities and services

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