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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Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

  • Improve community engagement by listening actively, consulting widely and involving people in decisions to rebuild trust in council.

    Empower local voices by strengthening community boards and committees so local perspectives directly shape decisions.

    Enhance council transparency by providing open reporting, clear processes and strong governance to make council accountable and effective.

  • Establish a youth council and make ideas of the future heard now.

    Establish more voluntary groups to help connect the community and allow for more public engagement.

  • Improve community engagement by listening actively, consulting widely and involving people in decisions to rebuild trust in council.

    Empower local voices by strengthening community boards and committees so local perspectives directly shape decisions.

    Enhance council transparency by providing open reporting, clear processes and strong governance to make council accountable and effective.

  • Establish a youth council and make ideas of the future heard now.

    Establish more voluntary groups to help connect the community and allow for more public engagement.

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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