Western Bay of Plenty District Council

Kaimai Ward
The Western Bay of Plenty 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 Kaimai 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 Western Bay of Plenty 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.

  • Continue with the planned upgrade and extension of elder housing.

    Work with the community to get the best outcomes within the constraints imposed by central government.

    Work to improve and extend papakāinga housing and associated infrastructure.

  • Obligate developers to provide green space for health and adequate parking provision for reasons of road safety and crime reduction.

    Safeguard adequate reserve land for future community recreational needs.

    Invest in appropriate levels of council housing stock for vulnerable sectors of the community such as elders.

  • Zone more land for houses so the cost of housing can come down as too many people are being forced out of the property market.

    Provide building consent approvals efficiently so that builders are able to build quality homes with least delay.

    Work with central government to provide the accommodation services and mental health support for those unable to afford housing.

  • Continue with the planned upgrade and extension of elder housing.

    Work with the community to get the best outcomes within the constraints imposed by central government.

    Work to improve and extend papakāinga housing and associated infrastructure.

  • Obligate developers to provide green space for health and adequate parking provision for reasons of road safety and crime reduction.

    Safeguard adequate reserve land for future community recreational needs.

    Invest in appropriate levels of council housing stock for vulnerable sectors of the community such as elders.

  • Zone more land for houses so the cost of housing can come down as too many people are being forced out of the property market.

    Provide building consent approvals efficiently so that builders are able to build quality homes with least delay.

    Work with central government to provide the accommodation services and mental health support for those unable to afford housing.