Kawerau District Council

The Kawerau 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 eight 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 Kawerau 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.

  • Build housing complexes to house the homeless.

    Utilise empty land zones to erect new housing developments for local residents.

    Build quality homes with New Zealand materials built by local contractors.

  • Council needs to set rules around owner-occupied buildings in CBD. Giving both owners and community clear expectations.

  • Identify areas in Kawerau for appropriate Housing Development.

    Engage affordable housing experts and brokers to support whānau into their own homes.

    Improve community consultation.

  • Build housing complexes to house the homeless.

    Utilise empty land zones to erect new housing developments for local residents.

    Build quality homes with New Zealand materials built by local contractors.

  • Council needs to set rules around owner-occupied buildings in CBD. Giving both owners and community clear expectations.

  • Identify areas in Kawerau for appropriate Housing Development.

    Engage affordable housing experts and brokers to support whānau into their own homes.

    Improve community consultation.