Westland District Council

Hokitika Ward
The Westland 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). three councillors will be elected from the Hokitika 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 Westland 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 and support investments in housing and the region.

    Focus on service and help investors navigate the red tape efficiently.

    Plan smarter for the future growth of towns and the region.

  • Avoid unnecessary expenditure and costs.

    Deal with consents in a timely and affordable manner.

  • Ensure housing by council is kept up to the required standard.

    Ensure properties used as a business are rated accordingly.

    Reduce red tape and encourage affordable housing growth in Westland.

  • Encourage and support investments in housing and the region.

    Focus on service and help investors navigate the red tape efficiently.

    Plan smarter for the future growth of towns and the region.

  • Avoid unnecessary expenditure and costs.

    Deal with consents in a timely and affordable manner.

  • Ensure housing by council is kept up to the required standard.

    Ensure properties used as a business are rated accordingly.

    Reduce red tape and encourage affordable housing growth in Westland.