The Taupō 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 12 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). seven councillors will be elected from the Taupō 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 Taupō District Council election.
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Steve Manunui

Barry Owen Delany

Duncan Campbell

Bill Clarke

Ann Tweedie
Let's Go Taupō

David Freeman

Julie Yeoman

Christine Rankin

Rachel Shepherd

Kevin Taylor
Independent

Nicola De Lautour

Belinda Walker
Independent

Yvonne Westerman
Independent

Steve Punter
Independent

Katrin Wilson
Independent

Richard Cade

Mark Wynyard
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