Kaikōura District Council

The Kaikōura 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 seven councillors and the mayor. 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 Kaikōura 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.

  • Ensure we have enough qualified staff to process building consents efficiently and effectively.

    Keep the urban planning within budget, so the rates are affordable to low and middle incomes earners, plus the pensioners.

    Improve the number of council houses and update the council's rented houses to the healthy homes code. Keep the rents at an affordable level.

  • Ensure we have enough qualified staff to process building consents efficiently and effectively.

    Keep the urban planning within budget, so the rates are affordable to low and middle incomes earners, plus the pensioners.

    Improve the number of council houses and update the council's rented houses to the healthy homes code. Keep the rents at an affordable level.