Wairoa District Council

Wairoa General Ward
The Wairoa 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 six councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). Three councillors will be elected from the Wairoa (General) 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 Wairoa District Council 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.

  • Recognise unused land and rezone for the purpose of housing development.

    Unite developers with all organisations to pool together resources to complement one another achieving a common goal.

    Educate and assist first home buyers on how to purchase and maintain a home.

  • Reduce subdivision costs and enable landowners to make land available for much needed housing. Review "change of use".

    Investigate alternative building methods and streamline and simplify the building code and its application.

    Actively maintain council housing to national standards, while providing affordable rating relief for residents earning below average income.

  • 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?

  • Recognise unused land and rezone for the purpose of housing development.

    Unite developers with all organisations to pool together resources to complement one another achieving a common goal.

    Educate and assist first home buyers on how to purchase and maintain a home.

  • Reduce subdivision costs and enable landowners to make land available for much needed housing. Review "change of use".

    Investigate alternative building methods and streamline and simplify the building code and its application.

    Actively maintain council housing to national standards, while providing affordable rating relief for residents earning below average income.

  • 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?