Mayor of Ruapehu

The mayor is the leader of the council. Their job is to promote a vision for the district and lead the development of the council’s plans, policies and budget. The mayor appoints the deputy mayor, establishes committees for particular topics, and appoints chairs for those committees. 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 Ruapehu District Council mayoral 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 more homes for the elderly, young families and workers.

    Establish a community housing provider in partnership with local iwi and Māori organisations.

    Refurbish our existing social housing stock to ensure warm, dry and safe accommodation for all.

  • Rezone the CBD of Taumarunui to allow for residential housing up to the northern side of Miriama Street.

    Comply with the Public Works Act in returning the old saleyards site back to the original owners, freeing it up to be used for housing.

    Renovate our Waimarino Community Housing stock so that it is fit for purpose.

  • A community-based housing project that is active and integral to the overall long-term care system for the elderly and disadvantaged.

    Connect people to public spaces/buildings so they are user friendly for the community and suit differing environmental conditions.

    Replace or upgrade old council housing and flats and increase council housing numbers by 20 units by 2035.

  • Build more homes for the elderly, young families and workers.

    Establish a community housing provider in partnership with local iwi and Māori organisations.

    Refurbish our existing social housing stock to ensure warm, dry and safe accommodation for all.

  • Rezone the CBD of Taumarunui to allow for residential housing up to the northern side of Miriama Street.

    Comply with the Public Works Act in returning the old saleyards site back to the original owners, freeing it up to be used for housing.

    Renovate our Waimarino Community Housing stock so that it is fit for purpose.

  • A community-based housing project that is active and integral to the overall long-term care system for the elderly and disadvantaged.

    Connect people to public spaces/buildings so they are user friendly for the community and suit differing environmental conditions.

    Replace or upgrade old council housing and flats and increase council housing numbers by 20 units by 2035.