Voting papers have been delivered so it’s time for residents to make a call on who they want to make the big decisions in Taranaki.

There are 19 candidates standing for Taranaki Regional Council in four constituencies. The Māori Constituency candidate has been reelected unopposed.

Voters have until 12 noon on 11 October to make their choice and pick who will shape the region for the next three years.

The Council’s mission is to protect the environment and its work programmes include freshwater management, flood protection, biodiversity and biosecurity, caring for three regional gardens and providing public transport.

Chief Executive Steve Ruru says: “There are some major decisions to be made over the next three years around the Council table so it’s vital we get as many people taking part in the elections as possible and residents know who they are voting for.

"By having your say and casting your vote, you’ll be picking the people representing you and making the calls about where your rates money should be spent and what our priorities for taking the region forward should be.”

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