Whangārei District Council

Bream Bay General Ward
The Whangārei 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 13 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). two councillors will be elected from the Bream Bay ward. This is a single transferable vote (STV) election, so you vote by ranking the candidates on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Whangārei District Council election.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

  • Invest in infrastructure that enables business growth, including digital connectivity and transport links.

    Promote tourism initiatives that highlight the unique natural and cultural assets of Bream Bay.

    Support local businesses through targeted grants and mentoring programmes to boost economic resilience.

  • Advocate for a knowledge hub linking schools, trades and tertiary study to connect graduates with local employers and grow the region.

    Include cycleways, playgrounds and sports facilities as essential services for health, social and community benefits—not just pipes and roads.

    Revitalise towns and upgrade rural roads to improve health, support local trade, reduce vehicle damage and save money long-term.

  • Cut unnecessary red tape so local businesses can start, expand and hire without council roadblocks.

    Keep rates affordable and predictable so firms can invest locally and support jobs for residents.

    Scrap council economic development schemes and redirect funds to lower rates and improve services.

  • Invest in infrastructure that enables business growth, including digital connectivity and transport links.

    Promote tourism initiatives that highlight the unique natural and cultural assets of Bream Bay.

    Support local businesses through targeted grants and mentoring programmes to boost economic resilience.

  • Advocate for a knowledge hub linking schools, trades and tertiary study to connect graduates with local employers and grow the region.

    Include cycleways, playgrounds and sports facilities as essential services for health, social and community benefits—not just pipes and roads.

    Revitalise towns and upgrade rural roads to improve health, support local trade, reduce vehicle damage and save money long-term.

  • Cut unnecessary red tape so local businesses can start, expand and hire without council roadblocks.

    Keep rates affordable and predictable so firms can invest locally and support jobs for residents.

    Scrap council economic development schemes and redirect funds to lower rates and improve services.