2022

Gore District Council

Gore District At Large
The Gore 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 11 councillors and the mayor. This election is for the three councillors elected by all voters in the district. The other councillors will be elected to represent wards (areas in the district). 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 Gore District Council election.

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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.

  • Encourage sensible growth and development, and clear zoning, including in Gore District's satellite townships.

    Stop direct involvement in land development, and encourage developers to create new sections and supporting infrastructure.

    Rebalance the spending on parks and reserves with other council priorities.

  • Ensure suitable land is available for residential, commercial and industrial development within and adjoining the district's towns.

    Limit the activities provided for within residential areas so as to protect the high level of amenity within those area.

    Recognise the aspirations of different cultural and age groups when zoning and considering consents for residential development.

  • Encourage sensible growth and development, and clear zoning, including in Gore District's satellite townships.

    Stop direct involvement in land development, and encourage developers to create new sections and supporting infrastructure.

    Rebalance the spending on parks and reserves with other council priorities.

  • Ensure suitable land is available for residential, commercial and industrial development within and adjoining the district's towns.

    Limit the activities provided for within residential areas so as to protect the high level of amenity within those area.

    Recognise the aspirations of different cultural and age groups when zoning and considering consents for residential development.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change and resilience

Environment

Environment

Housing and planning

Housing and planning

Jobs and economy

Jobs and economy

Local democracy

Local democracy

Rates and revenue

Rates and revenue

Recreation and culture

Recreation and culture

Transport

Transport

Utilities and services

Utilities and services

Mayor

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