Waimate District Council

Hakataramea-Waihaorunga Ward
The Waimate 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 eight councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). one councillor will be elected from the Hakataramea-Waihaorunga 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 Waimate 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.

  • Encourage drafting of a district plan whose rules on land use, subdivision and lot sizes are consistent with the community's needs.

    Encourage maintenance of urban spaces and streetscapes that are consistent with the strong heritage values of the Waimate area.

    Streamline property rights by limiting the number of resource consents required and reducing compliance and administration costs.

  • Encourage drafting of a district plan whose rules on land use, subdivision and lot sizes are consistent with the community's needs.

    Encourage maintenance of urban spaces and streetscapes that are consistent with the strong heritage values of the Waimate area.

    Streamline property rights by limiting the number of resource consents required and reducing compliance and administration costs.