Far North District Council

Te Hiku General Ward
The Far North 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 ten councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). two councillors will be elected from the Te Hiku 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 Far North District Council election.

Jobs and economy

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

Jobs and economy

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

  • Ensure economic development has good social and environmental outcomes and is spread across the rohe as much as possible.

    Give young people more say within the rohe and council to better understand what they want from life and work.

    Reconfigure Far North Holding Ltd and redistribute finance to provide many more pathways for young people to gain employment.

  • Invest in essential infrastructure such as roads, digital connectivity and water services that underpin economic growth.

    Promote youth employment through council-backed apprenticeships, training programs and partnerships with schools, industry and community groups.

    Support local businesses by reducing red tape and promoting buy-local initiatives to grow enterprise opportunities.

  • Enable businesses and events to operate without red tape and restrictions.

    Reduce costs for local businesses for fees and licences.

  • Ensure economic development has good social and environmental outcomes and is spread across the rohe as much as possible.

    Give young people more say within the rohe and council to better understand what they want from life and work.

    Reconfigure Far North Holding Ltd and redistribute finance to provide many more pathways for young people to gain employment.

  • Invest in essential infrastructure such as roads, digital connectivity and water services that underpin economic growth.

    Promote youth employment through council-backed apprenticeships, training programs and partnerships with schools, industry and community groups.

    Support local businesses by reducing red tape and promoting buy-local initiatives to grow enterprise opportunities.

  • Enable businesses and events to operate without red tape and restrictions.

    Reduce costs for local businesses for fees and licences.