South Wairarapa District Council

Greytown Ward
The South Wairarapa 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 Greytown 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 South Wairarapa 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.

  • Support the existing and developing spacial plan for the South Wairarapa.

    Support efforts to bring charitable organisations partnering into the pensioner/social housing space with council.

    Support efforts to simplify consenting away from the existing Resource Management Act mess while retaining local control.

  • Speed up building consent process and review the fees being charged.

    Ensure the heritage areas are protected and new designs conform to said heritage.

    Ensure support services are in place for any social housing being developed by Kāinga Ora.

  • Support the existing and developing spacial plan for the South Wairarapa.

    Support efforts to bring charitable organisations partnering into the pensioner/social housing space with council.

    Support efforts to simplify consenting away from the existing Resource Management Act mess while retaining local control.

  • Speed up building consent process and review the fees being charged.

    Ensure the heritage areas are protected and new designs conform to said heritage.

    Ensure support services are in place for any social housing being developed by Kāinga Ora.