Mayor of Tararua

The mayor is the leader of the council. Their job is to promote a vision for the district and lead the development of the council’s plans, policies and budget. The mayor appoints the deputy mayor, establishes committees for particular topics, and appoints chairs for those committees. 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 Tararua District Council mayoral 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.

  • Utilise our new housing strategy to enable development across the district in social housing.

    Identify and introduce appropriate levels of development contributions to minimise impact of growth on general ratepayers.

    Introduce the concept of spatial planning and targeted community development through a reviewed district plan and growth strategy.

  • Enabling smart residential and commercial growth within our towns.

    Giving effect to our housing strategy and promoting healthy homes.

    Demanding Kāinga Ora support Tararua District with social housing.

  • Utilise our new housing strategy to enable development across the district in social housing.

    Identify and introduce appropriate levels of development contributions to minimise impact of growth on general ratepayers.

    Introduce the concept of spatial planning and targeted community development through a reviewed district plan and growth strategy.

  • Enabling smart residential and commercial growth within our towns.

    Giving effect to our housing strategy and promoting healthy homes.

    Demanding Kāinga Ora support Tararua District with social housing.