Council & region

Find out what we do and who we are, and learn about Taranaki and what makes it unique.

What we do

The Taranaki Regional Council works with the Taranaki community to help make the region a fantastic place to live, play and do business.
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Elected councillors

Meet our elected councillors for the 2022-2025 term, and find out which committees they serve on.
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Management team

The Council staff are organised under a chief executive and four directors.
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Local elections

There will be local elections in 2025. Here's where you will find information about how to enrol, the timeline for nominations and voting and the results from the 2022 election.
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The Taranaki region

With its unique geography and an economy firmly anchored in the region's natural and physical resources, Taranaki is known for the can-do attitude of its people and their strong se...
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