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.

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.

  • End the war on cars so families can access shops, sports, concerts and local events.

    Make it easier for responsible bar owners to obtain and keep licences without red tape.

    Protect public access to coasts, reserves and Crown land so communities can enjoy them.

  • Create inclusive recreational programmes that cater to all ages and abilities.

    Review liquor licensing policies to balance community safety with local business needs.

  • Ensure public facilities like parks, pools, museums, libraries and community halls are seen as essential infrastructure and funded.

    Provide free consents to fundraising organisations seeking limited liquor licences, eg schools and sports clubs.

    Support and fund recreational facilities such as sporting, cultural and drama.

  • End the war on cars so families can access shops, sports, concerts and local events.

    Make it easier for responsible bar owners to obtain and keep licences without red tape.

    Protect public access to coasts, reserves and Crown land so communities can enjoy them.

  • Create inclusive recreational programmes that cater to all ages and abilities.

    Review liquor licensing policies to balance community safety with local business needs.

  • Ensure public facilities like parks, pools, museums, libraries and community halls are seen as essential infrastructure and funded.

    Provide free consents to fundraising organisations seeking limited liquor licences, eg schools and sports clubs.

    Support and fund recreational facilities such as sporting, cultural and drama.