Whakatāne District Council

Kāpū-te-rangi Māori Ward
The Whakatāne 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 ten councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). one councillor will be elected from the Kāpū-te-rangi 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 Whakatāne 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.

  • Collaborate with hapū, iwi, Bay of Plenty Regional Council and community to investigate historic contaminated areas around the wider district.

    Ensure Te Mana o Te Wai principles are incorporated into decision making for water and water services and encourage regional collaboration.

    Reduce waste to landfill with a target of 70% material recycled by supporting existing groups for community education.

  • Collaborate with hapū, iwi, Bay of Plenty Regional Council and community to investigate historic contaminated areas around the wider district.

    Ensure Te Mana o Te Wai principles are incorporated into decision making for water and water services and encourage regional collaboration.

    Reduce waste to landfill with a target of 70% material recycled by supporting existing groups for community education.