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.

Rates and revenue

The work of local government is funded mainly by property taxes in the local area, known as rates. This makes up around 60% of council expenditure, with the rest coming from user charges, investment income, regulatory fees and roading subsidies. Councils can also borrow money to spread the cost of large investments such as infrastructure over a longer period of time.

Rates and revenue

The work of local government is funded mainly by property taxes in the local area, known as rates. This makes up around 60% of council expenditure, with the rest coming from user charges, investment income, regulatory fees and roading subsidies. Councils can also borrow money to spread the cost of large investments such as infrastructure over a longer period of time.

  • Collaborate with philanthropy, partners and corporate sponsors to fund the "nice to haves" in the community and ensure continuation of services.

    Ensure fair, transparent rates that balance community needs, affordability and sustainable investment in local services around the district.

    Support the delivery of civics education in the community to improve understanding of how councils and their funding models work.

  • Collaborate with philanthropy, partners and corporate sponsors to fund the "nice to haves" in the community and ensure continuation of services.

    Ensure fair, transparent rates that balance community needs, affordability and sustainable investment in local services around the district.

    Support the delivery of civics education in the community to improve understanding of how councils and their funding models work.