Rangitāiki Community Board

The Rangitāiki Community Board represents your local community and advocates to Whakatāne District Council about local issues, including public transport and facilities such as libraries and parks. The board is made up of seven members: six members elected by voters, and one councillor from the Whakatāne 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 Rangitāiki 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.

  • Support the roles of community housing providers in the planning and development sphere.

    Advocate for strong urban design outcomes to be integrated with planning policy.

    Support planning policy that does not provide for reverse sensitivity effects.

  • Support the roles of community housing providers in the planning and development sphere.

    Advocate for strong urban design outcomes to be integrated with planning policy.

    Support planning policy that does not provide for reverse sensitivity effects.