Waimarino-Waiouru Community Board

The Waimarino-Waiouru Community Board represents your local community and advocates to Ruapehu District Council about local issues, including public transport and facilities such as libraries and parks. The board is made up of six members: five members elected by voters, and one councillor from the Ruapehu District Council.  This is a single transferable vote (STV) election, so you vote by ranking the candidates on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Waimarino-Waiouru 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.

  • Support initiatives and developments that increase affordable housing opportunities for our community.

  • Ensure the healthy homes standard is maintained for all residential properties.

    Investigate further opportunities for council to partnership with local developers to build social housing.

    Ensure that proper infrastructure is in place to be able to effectively manage new housing development.

  • Support initiatives and developments that increase affordable housing opportunities for our community.

  • Ensure the healthy homes standard is maintained for all residential properties.

    Investigate further opportunities for council to partnership with local developers to build social housing.

    Ensure that proper infrastructure is in place to be able to effectively manage new housing development.