Pleasant Point Community Board

The Pleasant Point Community Board represents your local community and advocates to Timaru District Council about local issues, including public transport and facilities such as libraries and parks. The board is made up of five members. 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 Pleasant Point 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 regular inspections of rental properties to ensure they meet healthy home standards.

    Encourage partnerships with local agencies to provide emergency accommodation and wrap-around services.

    Encourage planting fruit trees along streets to provide for the community.

  • Ensure council planning considers future growth of Pleasant Point so housing remains accessible and affordable.

  • Advocate for regular inspections of rental properties to ensure they meet healthy home standards.

    Encourage partnerships with local agencies to provide emergency accommodation and wrap-around services.

    Encourage planting fruit trees along streets to provide for the community.

  • Ensure council planning considers future growth of Pleasant Point so housing remains accessible and affordable.