Taupō District Council

Mangakino-Pouakani 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). one councillor will be elected from the Mangakino-Pouakani 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.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

  • Ensure Māori voices shape the future in a way that reflects the Treaty of Waitangi and the unique partnership between Māori and the Crown.

    Ensure elected councillors and the mayor are accessible to the community, especially by encouraging the mayor to visit smaller districts more frequently.

  • Ensure Māori voices shape the future in a way that reflects the Treaty of Waitangi and the unique partnership between Māori and the Crown.

    Ensure elected councillors and the mayor are accessible to the community, especially by encouraging the mayor to visit smaller districts more frequently.