Whangārei District Council

Hikurangi-Coastal 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 Hikurangi-Coastal 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.

Housing and planning

Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.

Housing and planning

Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.

  • Bring businesses, people and life into the city by connecting public spaces from the Town Basin through John Street to Cameron Street Mall.

    Implement the future development strategy to maximise use of existing infrastructure and footprint, preventing sprawl over productive soils.

    Revitalise Forum North area with the knowledge, education and arts hub to bring universities into the city centre and provide education options.

  • Bring businesses, people and life into the city by connecting public spaces from the Town Basin through John Street to Cameron Street Mall.

    Implement the future development strategy to maximise use of existing infrastructure and footprint, preventing sprawl over productive soils.

    Revitalise Forum North area with the knowledge, education and arts hub to bring universities into the city centre and provide education options.