Tuakau Community Board

The Tuakau Community Board represents your local community and advocates to Waikato District Council about local issues, including public transport and facilities such as libraries and parks. The board is made up of eight members: six members elected by voters, and two members from the Waikato 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 Tuakau 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.

  • Encourage apartments within industrial buildings.

    Encourage more house building.

    Stop Kia Hanga Ora slum building.

  • Build warm, dry council homes and support renters with fair rules and housing assistance where possible with community providers.

    Prevent homelessness with emergency housing and wraparound support in partnership with iwi and agencies.

    Rezone land to allow more homes near transport, schools and shops by building smarter, not just bigger.

  • Encourage apartments within industrial buildings.

    Encourage more house building.

    Stop Kia Hanga Ora slum building.

  • Build warm, dry council homes and support renters with fair rules and housing assistance where possible with community providers.

    Prevent homelessness with emergency housing and wraparound support in partnership with iwi and agencies.

    Rezone land to allow more homes near transport, schools and shops by building smarter, not just bigger.