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.

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.

  • Amplify the voice of the community to ensure facilities invested in match community wants.

    Maintain provision of facilities such as libraries, pools and parks as much as possible within constrained finances.

    Provide sports fields, hard courts and swimming facilities to cater to the needs of a growing population.

  • Amplify the voice of the community to ensure facilities invested in match community wants.

    Maintain provision of facilities such as libraries, pools and parks as much as possible within constrained finances.

    Provide sports fields, hard courts and swimming facilities to cater to the needs of a growing population.