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.

Utilities and services

Councils are responsible for a wide range of utilities and services that we all rely on, from rubbish and recycling to street cleaning. Councils are currently also responsible for managing waste water, storm water and drinking water infrastructure – the ‘Three Waters’. But that may be about to change, with central government seeking to shift the delivery of Three Waters services to four new larger entities, which could borrow enough to upgrade the country’s water infrastructure.

Utilities and services

Councils are responsible for a wide range of utilities and services that we all rely on, from rubbish and recycling to street cleaning. Councils are currently also responsible for managing waste water, storm water and drinking water infrastructure – the ‘Three Waters’. But that may be about to change, with central government seeking to shift the delivery of Three Waters services to four new larger entities, which could borrow enough to upgrade the country’s water infrastructure.

  • Maintain clean streets and public spaces to create a safe, attractive and welcoming environment for residents and visitors.

    Ensure safe, reliable drinking water, wastewater and sewerage services that meet community health and environmental standards.

  • Review the bang for buck of new investment in water and wastewater utilities irrespective of central government guidance or dictates.

    Review fluoridation of water supplies in the Taupō District and consult the community on whether they want it to continue.

    Review the recent decision to continue with bag collection instead of bins and develop a more calculated policy for the future.

  • Maintain clean streets and public spaces to create a safe, attractive and welcoming environment for residents and visitors.

    Ensure safe, reliable drinking water, wastewater and sewerage services that meet community health and environmental standards.

  • Review the bang for buck of new investment in water and wastewater utilities irrespective of central government guidance or dictates.

    Review fluoridation of water supplies in the Taupō District and consult the community on whether they want it to continue.

    Review the recent decision to continue with bag collection instead of bins and develop a more calculated policy for the future.