Rotorua District Council

Te Ipu Wai Taketake Māori Ward
The Rotorua 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 10 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). Three councillors will be elected from the Te Ipu Wai Taketake Māori ward. 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 Rotorua 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.

  • Prioritise Te Arawa/Rotorua whānau getting into housing.

    Improve housing quality.

    Conduct regular engagements with iwi/hapū to hear their voices, recommendations and feedback about housing developments.

  • Advocate for the improvement of the three things people need for survival: food, shelter, and warmth.

  • Prioritise Te Arawa/Rotorua whānau getting into housing.

    Improve housing quality.

    Conduct regular engagements with iwi/hapū to hear their voices, recommendations and feedback about housing developments.

  • Advocate for the improvement of the three things people need for survival: food, shelter, and warmth.