2022

Te Hāwera Community Board

The Te Hāwera 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 Te Hāwera Community Board election.

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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 advocate for low income earners needing to access council housing initiating dialogue around future needs and capacity.

    Take initiatives to support and explore creative solutions to improve Hāwera's High Street CBD including aesthetics and experience.

  • Encourage the council to provide quality/upgraded infrastructure to support new housing developments.

    Housing for the elderly needs to be increased, with an ageing population we are going to need more properties than are currently available.

  • Continue to work with Māori to improve housing outcomes.

    Build more cheaper and affordable state housing.

  • To advocate for low income earners needing to access council housing initiating dialogue around future needs and capacity.

    Take initiatives to support and explore creative solutions to improve Hāwera's High Street CBD including aesthetics and experience.

  • Encourage the council to provide quality/upgraded infrastructure to support new housing developments.

    Housing for the elderly needs to be increased, with an ageing population we are going to need more properties than are currently available.

  • Continue to work with Māori to improve housing outcomes.

    Build more cheaper and affordable state housing.

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

Recreation and culture

Recreation and culture

Transport

Transport

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