NZ Local Elections 2025

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.

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Transport

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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.

  • Boost funding for community events and support keystone events with dedicated coordination.

    Elevate Whangārei as the leader in Puanga Matariki celebrations, building a signature annual cultural event.

    Expand and connect active transport so walking and cycling are safe, attractive and link communities.

  • Maintain and develop high quality community facilities.

    Support the creative sector in partnership with Creative Northland.

    Support vibrant events throughout the year in partnership with community groups.

  • Create a hybrid of priorities that are equally important to make this town fun for all ages and cultures.

  • Boost funding for community events and support keystone events with dedicated coordination.

    Elevate Whangārei as the leader in Puanga Matariki celebrations, building a signature annual cultural event.

    Expand and connect active transport so walking and cycling are safe, attractive and link communities.

  • Maintain and develop high quality community facilities.

    Support the creative sector in partnership with Creative Northland.

    Support vibrant events throughout the year in partnership with community groups.

  • Create a hybrid of priorities that are equally important to make this town fun for all ages and cultures.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change and resilience

Environment

Environment

Housing and planning

Housing and planning

Jobs and economy

Jobs and economy

Local democracy

Local democracy

Rates and revenue

Rates and revenue

Recreation and culture

Recreation and culture

Transport

Transport

Utilities and services

Utilities and services

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