2025 Local Elections

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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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.

  • Support local pest and weed control groups.

    Liaise with hapū, Northern Regional Council and Department of Conservation.

    Manage access to parks and reserves so that citizens have access without risking local ecology.

  • Protect and enhance native biodiversity and expand pest control to help reach Predator Free 2050.

    Support and expand native habitat restoration to strengthen biodiversity and climate resilience.

    Back practical waste reduction projects that cut landfill use and save money over the long term.

  • Improve water quality and remove fluoride.

    Minimise waste.

    Grow and protect biodiversity and pest control.

  • Support local pest and weed control groups.

    Liaise with hapū, Northern Regional Council and Department of Conservation.

    Manage access to parks and reserves so that citizens have access without risking local ecology.

  • Protect and enhance native biodiversity and expand pest control to help reach Predator Free 2050.

    Support and expand native habitat restoration to strengthen biodiversity and climate resilience.

    Back practical waste reduction projects that cut landfill use and save money over the long term.

  • Improve water quality and remove fluoride.

    Minimise waste.

    Grow and protect biodiversity and pest control.

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

Mayor

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