Taupō District Council

Taupō General Ward
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.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

  • Keep water free from contamination and chemicals such as the waste product hydrofluosilicic acid.

    Prevent gold clams getting into the lake as this is a huge threat. Educate residents and visitors alike.

    Plan carefully and educate to aid this problem and introduce two chooks to all residents who live here, saving millions.

  • Ensure solid waste disposal is future proofed and avoid simply relying on landfill and forgetting.

    Ensure water quality is protected and enhanced for Lake Taupō.

  • Consider more fully the incineration of waste as commonly practised overseas.

    Preserve and protect Lake Taupō as the lynchpin of this area's well-being and economic development and keep gold clams out.

    Take care of lake spill emergency management locally instead of relying on regional council to sort it out.

  • Protect lakes, rivers and waterways by reducing pollution, encouraging responsible use and partnering with iwi, farmers and community.

    Support restoring native habitats and managing pests by working with local groups to enhance biodiversity and protect our environment.

  • Keep water free from contamination and chemicals such as the waste product hydrofluosilicic acid.

    Prevent gold clams getting into the lake as this is a huge threat. Educate residents and visitors alike.

    Plan carefully and educate to aid this problem and introduce two chooks to all residents who live here, saving millions.

  • Ensure solid waste disposal is future proofed and avoid simply relying on landfill and forgetting.

    Ensure water quality is protected and enhanced for Lake Taupō.

  • Consider more fully the incineration of waste as commonly practised overseas.

    Preserve and protect Lake Taupō as the lynchpin of this area's well-being and economic development and keep gold clams out.

    Take care of lake spill emergency management locally instead of relying on regional council to sort it out.

  • Protect lakes, rivers and waterways by reducing pollution, encouraging responsible use and partnering with iwi, farmers and community.

    Support restoring native habitats and managing pests by working with local groups to enhance biodiversity and protect our environment.