NZ Local Elections 2025

Whakatāne-Ōhope Community Board

The Whakatāne-Ōhope Community Board represents your local community and advocates to Whakatane District Council about local issues, including public transport and facilities such as libraries and parks. The board is made up of seven members: six members elected by voters, and one member from the Whakatane District Council.  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-Ōhope Community Board election.

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Transport

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Utilities and services

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

  • Collaborate with Whakatane District Council staff on current and upcoming activities and assist with consultation around projects such as climate and waste.

    Establish a newsletter to inform the local community about WOCB meetings and Whakatane District Council matters to encourage regular resident feedback.

    Remain transparent and visible in the community, attend Whakatane District Council meetings, be approachable and support public consultation.

  • Give locals the means and backing to make change happen.

    Put the right people in the room early so discussions move from talking to doing.

    Turn good ideas into real projects that change streets, services and lives.

  • Collaborate with Whakatane District Council staff on current and upcoming activities and assist with consultation around projects such as climate and waste.

    Establish a newsletter to inform the local community about WOCB meetings and Whakatane District Council matters to encourage regular resident feedback.

    Remain transparent and visible in the community, attend Whakatane District Council meetings, be approachable and support public consultation.

  • Give locals the means and backing to make change happen.

    Put the right people in the room early so discussions move from talking to doing.

    Turn good ideas into real projects that change streets, services and lives.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change and resilience

Environment

Environment

Housing and planning

Housing and planning

Jobs and economy

Jobs and economy

Local democracy

Local democracy

Recreation and culture

Recreation and culture

Transport

Transport

Utilities and services

Utilities and services

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