Katikati Community Board

The Katikati Community Board represents your local community and advocates to Western Bay of Plenty District Council about local issues, including public transport and facilities such as libraries and parks. The board is made up of five members: four members elected by voters, and one member from the Western Bay of Plenty 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 Katikati 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 more affordable and diverse housing options in Katikati to meet local needs.

    Support projects that provide emergency housing or help people at risk of homelessness.

    Work with council staff to ensure infrastructure keeps up with housing growth in Katikati.

  • Constrain rate increases to reduce the impact on the cost of housing, renting and cost of living.

    Ensure growth is cost neutral for the current ratepayer.

    Supply land to meet future needs and allow market forces to develop the areas.

  • Advocate for more affordable and diverse housing options in Katikati to meet local needs.

    Support projects that provide emergency housing or help people at risk of homelessness.

    Work with council staff to ensure infrastructure keeps up with housing growth in Katikati.

  • Constrain rate increases to reduce the impact on the cost of housing, renting and cost of living.

    Ensure growth is cost neutral for the current ratepayer.

    Supply land to meet future needs and allow market forces to develop the areas.