NZ Local Elections 2025

Gisborne District Council

Tairāwhiti Māori Ward
The Gisborne District Council provides local services and facilities, such as public transport, rubbish and recycling, libraries, parks, and recreation facilities. It also passes local regulations and makes decisions about infrastructure, such as water supply and sewerage, and about the region’s resources, including water, soil and the coastline. The council is made up of 13 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). five councillors will be elected from the Tairāwhiti ward. This is a single transferable vote (STV) election, so you vote by ranking the candidates on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Gisborne 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.

  • Enable faster, easier development of papakāinga housing on whenua Māori by removing council barriers and providing practical support.

    Create voluntary housing zones in rural and coastal areas that reflect climate risks, land use realities and whānau needs.

    Embed whānau, hapū and community boards in council planning decisions especially for housing, land use and infrastructure.

  • Support vulnerable residents by partnering to provide safe housing options, wraparound services and pathways to permanent homes.

    Increase affordable options by enabling mixed build where appropriate, incentivising sustainability and streamlining planning and consenting.

    Reinvigorate the CBD by promoting cultural and economic vibrancy to strengthen the heart of the city.

  • Enable faster, easier development of papakāinga housing on whenua Māori by removing council barriers and providing practical support.

    Create voluntary housing zones in rural and coastal areas that reflect climate risks, land use realities and whānau needs.

    Embed whānau, hapū and community boards in council planning decisions especially for housing, land use and infrastructure.

  • Support vulnerable residents by partnering to provide safe housing options, wraparound services and pathways to permanent homes.

    Increase affordable options by enabling mixed build where appropriate, incentivising sustainability and streamlining planning and consenting.

    Reinvigorate the CBD by promoting cultural and economic vibrancy to strengthen the heart of the city.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change and resilience

Environment and biodiversity

Environment and biodiversity

Freshwater

Freshwater

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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