2022

Whangārei District Council

Mangakahia-Maungatapere General Ward
The Whangārei 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 13 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). One councillor will be elected from the Mangakahia-Maungatapere 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 Whangārei District Council election.

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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.

  • Make it easier for people who choose to build a "tiny home" setup.

    Change bylaws that stop of restrict ratepayers from building on their land, particularly lifestyle blocks.

    Ensure there are beds for the homeless in the CBD of Whangārei – not sleeping in laundromats.

  • Start, with government assistance, to re-jig the Resource Management Act, building, and land use legislation. More workable policies are key to achieve best results.

    While we are doing that, start working with developers and private enterprise to excite new and innovative thinking around how we achieve.

    Further our attempts to provide good quality apartment living in the CBD. Busy people = busy place. Both rental and buyer occupied.

  • Make it easier for people who choose to build a "tiny home" setup.

    Change bylaws that stop of restrict ratepayers from building on their land, particularly lifestyle blocks.

    Ensure there are beds for the homeless in the CBD of Whangārei – not sleeping in laundromats.

  • Start, with government assistance, to re-jig the Resource Management Act, building, and land use legislation. More workable policies are key to achieve best results.

    While we are doing that, start working with developers and private enterprise to excite new and innovative thinking around how we achieve.

    Further our attempts to provide good quality apartment living in the CBD. Busy people = busy place. Both rental and buyer occupied.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change and resilience

Environment

Environment

Housing and planning

Housing and planning

Jobs and economy

Jobs and economy

Local democracy

Local democracy

Rates and revenue

Rates and revenue

Recreation and culture

Recreation and culture

Transport

Transport

Utilities and services

Utilities and services

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