New Plymouth District Council

Te Purutanga Mauri Pūmanwara Māori Ward
The New Plymouth 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 14 councillors and the mayor. One councillor will be elected from the Te Purutanga Mauri Pūmanwara Māori ward. The other councillors will be elected from other wards or by all voters in the district. This is a single transferable vote (STV) election, so you vote by ranking the candidates on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the New Plymouth 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.

  • Review our building consent policies and move away from the reliance on the Gib board. Accept composite building materials.

    Zone for tiny house communities, allow people to move homes on wheels onto no-fence plots to grow food and live and tap into shared supplies.

    Provide zoned affordable kaumatua housing, papakainga-modelled. Give kaumatua their dignity to live in their own space and be independent.

  • Review our building consent policies and move away from the reliance on the Gib board. Accept composite building materials.

    Zone for tiny house communities, allow people to move homes on wheels onto no-fence plots to grow food and live and tap into shared supplies.

    Provide zoned affordable kaumatua housing, papakainga-modelled. Give kaumatua their dignity to live in their own space and be independent.