NZ Local Elections 2025

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.

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Transport

Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

Transport

Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

  • Engage with communities to prioritise transport improvements based on local needs.

    Implement sensible traffic management strategies to improve road safety and reduce congestion in key areas.

    Invest in roads, bridges, car parks and footpaths to ensure safe, reliable and well-maintained transport infrastructure.

  • Work with better contractors to fix roads first time so it is the only time.

  • Develop a transport plan for every town and village in Te Hiku.

    Redirect traffic control funds from draconian, high-tech compliance to alternative transport options for road safety.

    Use technology within council to avoid unnecessary vehicle use and convert council offices to e-bike and e-car share hubs.

  • Engage with communities to prioritise transport improvements based on local needs.

    Implement sensible traffic management strategies to improve road safety and reduce congestion in key areas.

    Invest in roads, bridges, car parks and footpaths to ensure safe, reliable and well-maintained transport infrastructure.

  • Work with better contractors to fix roads first time so it is the only time.

  • Develop a transport plan for every town and village in Te Hiku.

    Redirect traffic control funds from draconian, high-tech compliance to alternative transport options for road safety.

    Use technology within council to avoid unnecessary vehicle use and convert council offices to e-bike and e-car share hubs.

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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