Top 10 Questions

Top 10 Questions for Northland Candidates (2025)

1. Cost of Living & Rates
   "How will you balance the need to keep rate increases affordable while maintaining essential services like water, roads, and waste management?"

2. Disability Access & Inclusion
   "What specific steps will you take to make Northland’s public spaces, transport, and council services more accessible to people with disabilities?"

3. Economic Growth
   "What’s your plan to attract new businesses, residents, and visitors to Northland while preserving our local character?"

4. Housing Affordability
   "How will you address housing shortages and rising costs, especially for seniors, disabled residents, and young families?"

5. Climate Resilience
   "What practical actions will you push for to prepare Northland for climate change impacts (e.g., flooding, coastal erosion)?"

6. Service Cuts vs. Revenue
   "Facing budget pressures, would you prioritize cutting services, finding efficiencies, or raising revenue? Give an example."

7. Māori Partnership
   "How will you work with Māori hapū and iwi to ensure council decisions honor Te Tiriti and benefit all communities?"

8. Public Transport
   "How would you improve Northland’s transport options (e.g., buses, footpaths) for non-drivers, including disabled and rural residents?"

9. Youth Retention
   "What will you do to create opportunities for young people so they choose to stay and build careers in Northland?"

10. Transparency & Trust
    "How will you ensure council decision-making is transparent and responsive to ratepayers’ concerns?"