Mercury Bay Community Board

The Mercury Bay Community Board represents your local community and advocates to Thames-Coromandel District Council about local issues, including public transport and facilities such as libraries and parks. The board is made up of four members. 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 Mercury Bay Community Board 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.

  • Work toward and supporting construction of healthy and affordable homes on suitable council land in which we have a massive supply issue.

    Review by-laws for new building consents that helps decrease any environmental issues.

    Support initiatives that provide low income earners alternative options.

  • Work with the community to build planning goals to enable a 20-50 year vision and long-term thinking around land use.

    Vigorously promote the construction of accessible and affordable housing.

    Work to ensure the provision of adequate transitory housing for short term needs.

  • Work toward and supporting construction of healthy and affordable homes on suitable council land in which we have a massive supply issue.

    Review by-laws for new building consents that helps decrease any environmental issues.

    Support initiatives that provide low income earners alternative options.

  • Work with the community to build planning goals to enable a 20-50 year vision and long-term thinking around land use.

    Vigorously promote the construction of accessible and affordable housing.

    Work to ensure the provision of adequate transitory housing for short term needs.