Whangārei District Council

Whangarei Heads 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). one councillor will be elected from the Whangārei Heads 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.

Transport

Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

Transport

Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

  • Ensure roads are safe and not at risk of being cut off, such as near Taurikura.

    Construct a cycle and pedestrian path from Onerahi towards Whangarei Heads without committing funding this term.

    Get projects shovel-ready by conducting consultation, geotechnical work and the consent process since funding is not currently available.

  • Ensure roads are safe and not at risk of being cut off, such as near Taurikura.

    Construct a cycle and pedestrian path from Onerahi towards Whangarei Heads without committing funding this term.

    Get projects shovel-ready by conducting consultation, geotechnical work and the consent process since funding is not currently available.