Hauraki District Council

Paeroa Ward
The Hauraki 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 13 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). Four councillors will be elected from the Paeroa 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 Hauraki 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.

  • Streamline council to expedite this process.

    Commit to urgent rezoning to free up land for housing. Thus lowering section prices and more people paying rates equals lower rates.

    Apart from the quality of the footpaths, I have no issues with our green spaces.

  • Work with central government to increase availability of elderly person housing. Council provides a very good service now, but we need more.

    Continue to rezone land where appropriate in our district plan for the much needed residential uses as well as businesses.

  • Streamline council to expedite this process.

    Commit to urgent rezoning to free up land for housing. Thus lowering section prices and more people paying rates equals lower rates.

    Apart from the quality of the footpaths, I have no issues with our green spaces.

  • Work with central government to increase availability of elderly person housing. Council provides a very good service now, but we need more.

    Continue to rezone land where appropriate in our district plan for the much needed residential uses as well as businesses.