Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board

North Hokianga Subdivision
The Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board represents your local community and advocates to Far North District Council about local issues, including public transport and facilities such as libraries and parks. The board is made up of seven members: six members elected by voters, including One member from your area, and one member from the Far North District council. 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 Kaikohe-Hokianga 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.

  • Advocate for funding and support from central government to enable housing development and build partnerships to deliver housing solutions.

    Ensure the development contributions policy shares infrastructure costs fairly and does not fall solely on ratepayers.

    Implement spaces and places plan promoting equity of access, sustainability, multi-use, local responsiveness, partnerships with iwi and alignment with the region.

  • Advocate for funding and support from central government to enable housing development and build partnerships to deliver housing solutions.

    Ensure the development contributions policy shares infrastructure costs fairly and does not fall solely on ratepayers.

    Implement spaces and places plan promoting equity of access, sustainability, multi-use, local responsiveness, partnerships with iwi and alignment with the region.