Thames-Coromandel District Council

Mercury Bay General Ward
The Thames-Coromandel 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 ten councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). three councillors will be elected from the Mercury Bay ward. 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 Thames-Coromandel 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.

  • Develop a district-wide spatial plan that encompasses a 2055 vision for the district based on bottom-up, blank-page public consultation.

    Rezone selective public and private land for private affordable housing development in targeted district areas.

    Set council policy for targeted, business-friendly, sustainable growth to assist private enterprise in creating well-paid jobs.

  • Develop a district-wide spatial plan that encompasses a 2055 vision for the district based on bottom-up, blank-page public consultation.

    Rezone selective public and private land for private affordable housing development in targeted district areas.

    Set council policy for targeted, business-friendly, sustainable growth to assist private enterprise in creating well-paid jobs.