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.

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.

  • Prioritise spending on roads. I have firsthand experience as a road user and volunteer firefighter, recognising the importance of safe, drivable roads.

    Support the Waikato River Trails, a major drawcard to the rohe, including allowing businesses to serve holiday makers.

    Provide transport solutions for locals to access medical appointments and get around. Our rohe is in the middle of everywhere but without transport we are in the middle of nowhere.

  • Prioritise spending on roads. I have firsthand experience as a road user and volunteer firefighter, recognising the importance of safe, drivable roads.

    Support the Waikato River Trails, a major drawcard to the rohe, including allowing businesses to serve holiday makers.

    Provide transport solutions for locals to access medical appointments and get around. Our rohe is in the middle of everywhere but without transport we are in the middle of nowhere.