Far North District Council

Kaikohe-Hokianga General Ward
The Far North 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 10 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). One councillor will be elected from the Kaikohe-Hokianga ward. This is a single transferable vote (STV) election, so you vote by ranking the candidates on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Far North District Council 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 with partners to deliver more efficient consenting during peak seasonal demands; streamline processes and empower staff.

    Improve planning and zoning, allow greater housing density in urban zones; work with government to deliver supporting infrastructure.

    Support proven initiatives creating affordable homeownership models such as Homes For People and those providing papakāinga housing.

  • Work with partners to deliver more efficient consenting during peak seasonal demands; streamline processes and empower staff.

    Improve planning and zoning, allow greater housing density in urban zones; work with government to deliver supporting infrastructure.

    Support proven initiatives creating affordable homeownership models such as Homes For People and those providing papakāinga housing.