Taranaki Coastal Community Board

The Taranaki Coastal Community Board represents your local community and advocates to South Taranaki District Council about local issues, including public transport and facilities such as libraries and parks. The board is made up of five members: four members elected by voters, and one councillor from the South Taranaki 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 Taranaki Coastal 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.

  • Planning for providing good quality housing is important, as is the infrastructure to support growing communities.

    Development of public spaces is important. Our public environment can add a real dimension to our community.

    Maintenance of public spaces and development of recreational spaces is very important.

  • Planning for providing good quality housing is important, as is the infrastructure to support growing communities.

    Development of public spaces is important. Our public environment can add a real dimension to our community.

    Maintenance of public spaces and development of recreational spaces is very important.