NZ Local Elections 2025

Whanganui Rural Community Board

Whanganui Subdivision
The Whanganui Rural Community Board represents your local community and advocates to Whanganui District Council about local issues, including public transport and facilities such as libraries and parks. The board is made up of seven members. Members are elected to represent different subdivisions within the community board area. Two members will be elected from your area. 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 Whanganui Rural Community Board election.

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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.

  • Ensure liquor licensing is made harder as there are way too many bottle stores located in poorer communities.

    Support community events, eg Parikino Sports Day, polocrosse and all community events that enhance communities.

  • Ensure liquor licensing is made harder as there are way too many bottle stores located in poorer communities.

    Support community events, eg Parikino Sports Day, polocrosse and all community events that enhance communities.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change and resilience

Environment

Environment

Housing and planning

Housing and planning

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Jobs and economy

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Recreation and culture

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Transport

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Utilities and services

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