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.

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.

  • Support current regular events in the community and the creation of events that bring tourists to the region.

    Support further development of the region as the Kiwi Capital of Aotearoa and as a national hub for Māori arts and artist development.

    Support the vital Rex Morpeth Hub project by encouraging the development of an external funding model to complete the work.

  • Support current regular events in the community and the creation of events that bring tourists to the region.

    Support further development of the region as the Kiwi Capital of Aotearoa and as a national hub for Māori arts and artist development.

    Support the vital Rex Morpeth Hub project by encouraging the development of an external funding model to complete the work.