2022

Taupō District Council

Turangi-Tongariro General 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). One councillor will be elected from the Turangi-Tongariro 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.

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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.

  • Work with Turangitukua and Tuwharetoa to identify areas where further housing development might take place.

    Ensure council is actively promoting improving and building healthy Turangi homes.

    Actively promote the development of affordable rental homes in the Turangi area by a variety of means.

  • Foster and develop stronger hapū and iwi partnerships and encourage business collaborations supporting housing and infrastructure development.

    Support proven initiatives creating affordable home ownership models such as Homes For People, and those providing papakāinga housing.

    Ensure consenting processes are robust and thorough, without the 'Red Tape'. Streamline processes to be more agile to residents needs.

  • Work with Turangitukua and Tuwharetoa to identify areas where further housing development might take place.

    Ensure council is actively promoting improving and building healthy Turangi homes.

    Actively promote the development of affordable rental homes in the Turangi area by a variety of means.

  • Foster and develop stronger hapū and iwi partnerships and encourage business collaborations supporting housing and infrastructure development.

    Support proven initiatives creating affordable home ownership models such as Homes For People, and those providing papakāinga housing.

    Ensure consenting processes are robust and thorough, without the 'Red Tape'. Streamline processes to be more agile to residents needs.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change and resilience

Environment

Environment

Housing and planning

Housing and planning

Jobs and economy

Jobs and economy

Local democracy

Local democracy

Rates and revenue

Rates and revenue

Recreation and culture

Recreation and culture

Transport

Transport

Utilities and services

Utilities and services

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