Ngaruawahia Community Board

The Ngaruawahia Community Board represents your local community and advocates to Waikato District Council about local issues, including public transport and facilities such as libraries and parks. The board is made up of eight members: six members elected by voters, and two councillors from the Waikato District Council.  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 Ngaruawahia 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.

  • Build to the conditions, provide infrastructure to support the development and make property buying readily available to low income earners.

    Support the elimination of property resource consent, making it easier for new home owners to build, which in turn will save them money.

    With an ageing population, affordable housing is important, requiring a simple transition for those wanting to sustain their independence.

  • Build to the conditions, provide infrastructure to support the development and make property buying readily available to low income earners.

    Support the elimination of property resource consent, making it easier for new home owners to build, which in turn will save them money.

    With an ageing population, affordable housing is important, requiring a simple transition for those wanting to sustain their independence.