Featherston Community Board

The Featherston Community Board represents your local community and advocates to South Wairarapa District Council about local issues, including public transport and facilities such as libraries and parks. The board is made up of six members: four members elected by voters, and two members from the South Wairarapa District Council.  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 Featherston Community Board 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.

  • Connect first home buyers and retirees with each other and address concerns about the mortgage and rate burden, highlighting services such as the food bank.

    Lobby council for practical solutions to the housing crisis, such as land set aside for tiny house owners to rent.

    Support community interest in co-housing by facilitating conversations about co-housing projects.

  • Connect first home buyers and retirees with each other and address concerns about the mortgage and rate burden, highlighting services such as the food bank.

    Lobby council for practical solutions to the housing crisis, such as land set aside for tiny house owners to rent.

    Support community interest in co-housing by facilitating conversations about co-housing projects.