Aotea/Great Barrier Local Board

The Aotea/Great Barrier Local Board is one of 21 local boards in Auckland. The local board makes a plan for your area and decides on local issues, activities and facilities. It also oversees council services and facilities in your area, including libraries and parks. The local board is made up of five members. 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 Aotea/Great Barrier Local Board election.

Housing and planning

Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.

Housing and planning

Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.

  • Work to support housing initiatives for locals who live and work on the island.

  • Investigate options to build affordable housing on the island.

  • Advocate for a permanent small scale council housing for emergencies, short term stays for locals.

    Advocate for more sensible building allowances/permits.

    Investigate on how we can address the shortage of rental accommodation.

  • Work to support housing initiatives for locals who live and work on the island.

  • Investigate options to build affordable housing on the island.

  • Advocate for a permanent small scale council housing for emergencies, short term stays for locals.

    Advocate for more sensible building allowances/permits.

    Investigate on how we can address the shortage of rental accommodation.

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