Hastings District Council

Takitimu Māori Ward
The Hastings 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 15 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). Three councillors will be elected from the Takitimu Māori ward. 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 Hastings 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.

  • Plan for higher density housing developments.

    Implement the Te Aranga Strategy to ensure urban development creates a sense of place and community.

    Ensure housing developments meets the diverse needs of those who reside in our district.

  • Increase Māori home ownership including reducing council red tape for housing applications on whānau land.

    Ensure that treaty post settlement governance entities are prioritised for developing tangata whenua housing aspirations.

    Restrict housing developments from taking up productive Hawke's Bay land.

  • Plan for higher density housing developments.

    Implement the Te Aranga Strategy to ensure urban development creates a sense of place and community.

    Ensure housing developments meets the diverse needs of those who reside in our district.

  • Increase Māori home ownership including reducing council red tape for housing applications on whānau land.

    Ensure that treaty post settlement governance entities are prioritised for developing tangata whenua housing aspirations.

    Restrict housing developments from taking up productive Hawke's Bay land.