Waitomo District Council

Te Kuiti Ward
The Waitomo 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 Te Kuiti 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 Waitomo 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.

  • Review and analyse council statutory responsibilities required under the RMA, then apply to current zoning, activity and consent processes.

    A commitment from council to change government view and create a community housing provider partnership to address local housing issues.

    Address council regulations and processes in outlier zones that discourage affordable planning and building.

  • Review and analyse council statutory responsibilities required under the RMA, then apply to current zoning, activity and consent processes.

    A commitment from council to change government view and create a community housing provider partnership to address local housing issues.

    Address council regulations and processes in outlier zones that discourage affordable planning and building.