Stewart Island/Rakiura Community Board

The Stewart Island/Rakiura Community Board represents your local community and advocates to Southland 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 Southland District Council. There will be no election this year because fewer candidates stood than there are positions. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Stewart Island/Rakiura 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.

  • Establish policies reigning in 'empty-houses' that limit long-term rental opportunities.

    Seek to change current zoning to enable better land use both in private residential and commercial industrial sectors.

    Promote cultural/art events and features in public spaces.

  • Establish policies reigning in 'empty-houses' that limit long-term rental opportunities.

    Seek to change current zoning to enable better land use both in private residential and commercial industrial sectors.

    Promote cultural/art events and features in public spaces.