2025 Local Elections

Taupō District Council

Taupō General Ward
The Taupō 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 12 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). seven councillors will be elected from the Taupō ward. This is a first past the post (FPP) election, so you vote by ticking the name of your preferred candidate on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Taupō District Council election.

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Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

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Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

  • Strengthen local industries, including tourism, by supporting events and promoting Taupō as a great place to live, work and visit.

    Encourage opportunities for young people through training, apprenticeships and partnerships with employers and Taupō Pathways.

    Support the great work of Amplify by investing in key infrastructure, including transport, broadband and utilities, to help businesses.

  • Cap rates tied to inflation to reduce surging rates and insurance costs that also affect business owners, with council controlling the former.

    Establish a new polytechnic or similar institution to retain young people in the district.

    Ensure council planning documents do not serve as a means for staff to find every which way to turn down new development applications.

  • Strengthen local industries, including tourism, by supporting events and promoting Taupō as a great place to live, work and visit.

    Encourage opportunities for young people through training, apprenticeships and partnerships with employers and Taupō Pathways.

    Support the great work of Amplify by investing in key infrastructure, including transport, broadband and utilities, to help businesses.

  • Cap rates tied to inflation to reduce surging rates and insurance costs that also affect business owners, with council controlling the former.

    Establish a new polytechnic or similar institution to retain young people in the district.

    Ensure council planning documents do not serve as a means for staff to find every which way to turn down new development applications.

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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