Taihape Community Board

The Taihape Community Board represents your local community and advocates to Rangitīkei District Council about local issues, including public transport and facilities such as libraries and parks. The board is made up of six members: four members elected by voters, and two councillors from the Rangitīkei District Council.  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 Taihape 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.

  • To work with the community and council to improve the speed and ease of the consenting process.

    To encourage the council and NGOs to work together to continue to provide public housing.

    To encourage and promote options for providing additional room for growth of the town.

  • To work with the community and council to improve the speed and ease of the consenting process.

    To encourage the council and NGOs to work together to continue to provide public housing.

    To encourage and promote options for providing additional room for growth of the town.