Ruapehu District Council

Ruapehu Māori Ward
The Ruapehu 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 nine councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). Three councillors will be elected from the Ruapehu Māori ward. 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 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.

  • Liaise with government agencies that have experience with housing quality and implement their solutions locally.

    Review the Five Year Housing Plan that is currently in action and identify the areas that need to be rectified.

    Encourage local Māori artists to actively promote local myths and legends through their artistry.

  • Rezone some of the lower density housing development areas which could allow locals to be able to afford property and housing.

  • Move the spatial plan forward with iwi, hapū and council working together.

    Get housing development started.

    Ensure we have health homes for our whānau.

  • 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.

  • Liaise with government agencies that have experience with housing quality and implement their solutions locally.

    Review the Five Year Housing Plan that is currently in action and identify the areas that need to be rectified.

    Encourage local Māori artists to actively promote local myths and legends through their artistry.

  • Rezone some of the lower density housing development areas which could allow locals to be able to afford property and housing.

  • Move the spatial plan forward with iwi, hapū and council working together.

    Get housing development started.

    Ensure we have health homes for our whānau.

  • 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.