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.

Transport

Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

Transport

Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

  • Advocate for a two-lane Pekatahi Bridge to ensure safe movement for the community and support business through a resilient State Highway network.

    Ensure the road safety education programme continues in schools and community and assist in securing funding for development of biking infrastructure.

    Explore commercial opportunities to develop income streams for the land around the airport and ensure the Crown meets its fiscal obligations.

  • Advocate for a two-lane Pekatahi Bridge to ensure safe movement for the community and support business through a resilient State Highway network.

    Ensure the road safety education programme continues in schools and community and assist in securing funding for development of biking infrastructure.

    Explore commercial opportunities to develop income streams for the land around the airport and ensure the Crown meets its fiscal obligations.