Kaikōura District Council

The Kaikōura 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 seven councillors and the mayor. 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 Kaikōura 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.

  • Become clear what the numbers are on each housing issue and develop solutions if they become real in the community.

  • Support the Aging Well group to develop an Abbeyfield housing model based in Kaikoura.

  • Develop a coordinated homelessness response plan including emergency accommodation, transitional housing and wraparound support services.

    Improve housing standards by advocating for funding and assistance programmes to help landlords and homeowners.

    Work towards a quicker turnaround for building consents to improve efficiency all round.

  • Ensure all residents have access to safe, healthy and affordable homes with support for those experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

    Maintain sufficient, flexible supply of land through responsive zoning policies that enable housing, commercial and community development.

    Streamline the building consent process to achieve faster, more efficient approvals.

  • Become clear what the numbers are on each housing issue and develop solutions if they become real in the community.

  • Support the Aging Well group to develop an Abbeyfield housing model based in Kaikoura.

  • Develop a coordinated homelessness response plan including emergency accommodation, transitional housing and wraparound support services.

    Improve housing standards by advocating for funding and assistance programmes to help landlords and homeowners.

    Work towards a quicker turnaround for building consents to improve efficiency all round.

  • Ensure all residents have access to safe, healthy and affordable homes with support for those experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

    Maintain sufficient, flexible supply of land through responsive zoning policies that enable housing, commercial and community development.

    Streamline the building consent process to achieve faster, more efficient approvals.