Waitara Community Board

The Waitara Community Board represents your local community and advocates to New Plymouth District Council about local issues, including public transport and facilities such as libraries and parks. The board is made up of five members: four members elected by voters, and one member from the New Plymouth District Council.  This is a single transferable vote (STV) election, so you vote by ranking the candidates on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Waitara Community Board election.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

  • Ensure fiscal management that does not burden future generations for today's costs and protect future revenue to secure long-term assets.

    Ensure transparency, affordability and equity of rates by looking out for value for what is paid for and a simple rate structure.

    Position as a fiscal steward, ensuring revenue is predictable, fair and aligned with community outcomes.

  • Ensure fiscal management that does not burden future generations for today's costs and protect future revenue to secure long-term assets.

    Ensure transparency, affordability and equity of rates by looking out for value for what is paid for and a simple rate structure.

    Position as a fiscal steward, ensuring revenue is predictable, fair and aligned with community outcomes.