Taupō District Council

Te Papamārearea Māori Ward
The Taupō 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 12 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). Two councillors will be elected from the Te Papamārearea Māori 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 Taupō 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.

  • Introduce better building guidelines to help the Māori of Taupō to better utilise their lands for building on, ie papakainga.

    Include more options for building projects to allow for group housing – cluster housing for sites where community style living is possible.

    Create opportunities for more alternative building materials and methods that are available within the extended building regulations.

  • Introduce better building guidelines to help the Māori of Taupō to better utilise their lands for building on, ie papakainga.

    Include more options for building projects to allow for group housing – cluster housing for sites where community style living is possible.

    Create opportunities for more alternative building materials and methods that are available within the extended building regulations.