Mayor of Wairoa

The mayor is the leader of the council. Their job is to promote a vision for the district and lead the development of the council’s plans, policies and budget. The mayor appoints the deputy mayor, establishes committees for particular topics, and appoints chairs for those committees. 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 Wairoa District Council mayoral 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.

  • Lobby Kāinga Ora to renovate and build more houses.

    Lobby government to build a timber processing plant in Wairoa.

    Lobby government to build a relocatable building construction factory.

  • Carry out a review of council owned lands and undertake a feasibility study to assess the suitability for housing.

    Address the inequity and unfairness that seems to exist with processing of resource and building consents putting big business over others.

    Investigate the potential for a retirement village in Wairoa for older homeowners to free up homes for families to address housing shortage.

  • Issue building consents within council with minimal use of consultants. Allow for imaginative housing solutions, especially on whānau land.

    Work to build affordable housing in Wairoa, in conjunction with Housing New Zealand, iwi, and locals. Rent to buy with affordable deposits.

    Focus on upgrades on more than just Marine Parade. What is a flash main street if we have open drains one block back?

  • Lobby Kāinga Ora to renovate and build more houses.

    Lobby government to build a timber processing plant in Wairoa.

    Lobby government to build a relocatable building construction factory.

  • Carry out a review of council owned lands and undertake a feasibility study to assess the suitability for housing.

    Address the inequity and unfairness that seems to exist with processing of resource and building consents putting big business over others.

    Investigate the potential for a retirement village in Wairoa for older homeowners to free up homes for families to address housing shortage.

  • Issue building consents within council with minimal use of consultants. Allow for imaginative housing solutions, especially on whānau land.

    Work to build affordable housing in Wairoa, in conjunction with Housing New Zealand, iwi, and locals. Rent to buy with affordable deposits.

    Focus on upgrades on more than just Marine Parade. What is a flash main street if we have open drains one block back?