Whakatāne District Council

Whakatāne-Ōhope General Ward
The Whakatāne 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 10 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). Four councillors will be elected from the Whakatāne-Ōhope 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 Whakatāne 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.

  • Enable housing intensification to reduce urban sprawl through clear planning and stream-lined consent processes.

    Work alongside local community groups to address homelessness in the CBD.

  • Work with Kāinga Ora, land owners, developers and community providers to unlock affordable housing.

    Continue work on the spatial plan to guide future development.

    Review our consent processes to ensure we are not unnecessarily inhibiting innovative housing solutions.

  • Enable housing intensification to reduce urban sprawl through clear planning and stream-lined consent processes.

    Work alongside local community groups to address homelessness in the CBD.

  • Work with Kāinga Ora, land owners, developers and community providers to unlock affordable housing.

    Continue work on the spatial plan to guide future development.

    Review our consent processes to ensure we are not unnecessarily inhibiting innovative housing solutions.