Waihi Beach Community Board

The Waihi Beach Community Board represents your local community and advocates to Western Bay of Plenty District Council about local issues, including public transport and facilities such as libraries and parks. The board is made up of six members: four members elected by voters, and two councillors from the Western Bay of Plenty 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 Waihi Beach 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.

  • Encourage the resource consent process to be quicker to allow for more homes to be built, easing the housing shortage.

    Continue to develop public spaces to encourage a vibrant and connected community.

  • Carefully consider land supply and zoning. Protecting the environment and character of Waihi Beach is a must looking forward.

    Provide papakāinga housing opportunities for tangata whenua.

  • Encourage the resource consent process to be quicker to allow for more homes to be built, easing the housing shortage.

    Continue to develop public spaces to encourage a vibrant and connected community.

  • Carefully consider land supply and zoning. Protecting the environment and character of Waihi Beach is a must looking forward.

    Provide papakāinga housing opportunities for tangata whenua.