Western Bay of Plenty District Council

Katikati-Waihī Beach General Ward
The Western Bay of Plenty 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 nine councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). three councillors will be elected from the Katikati-Waihī Beach 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 Western Bay of Plenty 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.

  • Campaign to make urban and rural subdividing easier and more affordable.

    Simplify the long-term plan process for urban sportsfields and playground growth and development, so it is not left to an indefinite timeframe.

  • Embrace government reforms to increase the supply of housing.

    Find ways to make consenting pathways easier and quicker without dropping quality.

    Investigate new ways of managing council's housing assets to maximise the benefit to residents and wider community.

  • Campaign to make urban and rural subdividing easier and more affordable.

    Simplify the long-term plan process for urban sportsfields and playground growth and development, so it is not left to an indefinite timeframe.

  • Embrace government reforms to increase the supply of housing.

    Find ways to make consenting pathways easier and quicker without dropping quality.

    Investigate new ways of managing council's housing assets to maximise the benefit to residents and wider community.