Whanganui Rural Community Board

Whanganui Subdivision
The Whanganui Rural Community Board represents your local community and advocates to Whanganui District Council about local issues, including public transport and facilities such as libraries and parks. The board is made up of seven members. Members are elected to represent different subdivisions within the community board area. Two members will be elected from your area. 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 Whanganui Rural 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.

  • Cut red tape and lengthy processes for resource consenting.

    Build brand new papakainga and rural social housing for those that need housing.

    Help rural community understand how to navigate the Māori Land Court processes to utilise Māori land.

  • Cut red tape and lengthy processes for resource consenting.

    Build brand new papakainga and rural social housing for those that need housing.

    Help rural community understand how to navigate the Māori Land Court processes to utilise Māori land.