Whangārei District Council

Whangārei Urban 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). five councillors will be elected from the Whangārei Urban 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.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change poses a huge challenge for communities as more frequent extreme weather events require us to rethink how we live and where. Local authorities are at the forefront of efforts to respond, with responsibilities for environmental planning and regulation, as well as civil defence. Many councils have plans to reduce emissions in their area and are working to help their communities adapt to a warming world.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change poses a huge challenge for communities as more frequent extreme weather events require us to rethink how we live and where. Local authorities are at the forefront of efforts to respond, with responsibilities for environmental planning and regulation, as well as civil defence. Many councils have plans to reduce emissions in their area and are working to help their communities adapt to a warming world.

  • Adapt as required for central city low land protection and shoreline soft sea walls and mitigate by using local businesses for all new infrastructure.

    Build resilient infrastructure.

    Plan a 30 year climate action plan including adaption and mitigation.

  • Back cost-effective climate actions that also deliver economic and community benefits.

    Invest in flood and sea-level resilience to protect homes, businesses and critical infrastructure.

    Support efficient, sustainable development to cut emissions and reduce long-term infrastructure costs.

  • Hear and see what people say they need the most and then follow suit.

  • Adapt as required for central city low land protection and shoreline soft sea walls and mitigate by using local businesses for all new infrastructure.

    Build resilient infrastructure.

    Plan a 30 year climate action plan including adaption and mitigation.

  • Back cost-effective climate actions that also deliver economic and community benefits.

    Invest in flood and sea-level resilience to protect homes, businesses and critical infrastructure.

    Support efficient, sustainable development to cut emissions and reduce long-term infrastructure costs.

  • Hear and see what people say they need the most and then follow suit.