2022

Waipā District Council

Cambridge General Ward
The Waipā 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 11 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). Four councillors will be elected from the Cambridge 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 Waipā 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.

  • Ensure that every house has sufficient sunlight hours available for solar powered panels on the roof.

    Keep the large deciduous trees around the streets and replace with similar if they need removing.

  • Fight like hell against the proposed changes to planning rules about mandatory intensification.

    Preserve Cambridge.

  • Manage the impact of Plan Change 26 to minimise the negative impact of 3 x 3 urban densification imposed on WDC by central government.

    Introduce modifications to the District Plan that enable affordable housing. Consider initiatives like inclusionary zoning and housing trusts.

    Support the Cambridge Town Concept refresh particularly a people and places focussed town centre. Cross town urban commuting is minimised.

  • Ensure that every house has sufficient sunlight hours available for solar powered panels on the roof.

    Keep the large deciduous trees around the streets and replace with similar if they need removing.

  • Fight like hell against the proposed changes to planning rules about mandatory intensification.

    Preserve Cambridge.

  • Manage the impact of Plan Change 26 to minimise the negative impact of 3 x 3 urban densification imposed on WDC by central government.

    Introduce modifications to the District Plan that enable affordable housing. Consider initiatives like inclusionary zoning and housing trusts.

    Support the Cambridge Town Concept refresh particularly a people and places focussed town centre. Cross town urban commuting is minimised.

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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