2025 Local Elections

Mayor of Far North District

The mayor is the leader of the council. Their job is to promote a vision for the district and lead the development of the council’s plans, policies and budget. The mayor appoints the deputy mayor, establishes committees for particular topics, and appoints chairs for those committees. 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 Far North District Council mayoral election.

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Utilities and services

Utilities and services

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

  • Advocate for the conclusion of the regional Northland water CCO and keep focus on the end game of safe and affordable water services.

    Make waste minimisation simple as cost increases will drive a proliferation of illegal dumping.

    Support public access to the natural environment to enhance quality of life, increasing environmental awareness and protection.

  • Consult on council providing standardised kerbside waste management services.

    Ensure the new solid waste strategy and waste management and minimisation plans are operationalised.

    Collaborate with Northland Regional Council on water quality, preservation, biodiversity and pest control measures.

  • Advocate for the conclusion of the regional Northland water CCO and keep focus on the end game of safe and affordable water services.

    Make waste minimisation simple as cost increases will drive a proliferation of illegal dumping.

    Support public access to the natural environment to enhance quality of life, increasing environmental awareness and protection.

  • Consult on council providing standardised kerbside waste management services.

    Ensure the new solid waste strategy and waste management and minimisation plans are operationalised.

    Collaborate with Northland Regional Council on water quality, preservation, biodiversity and pest control measures.

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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