Central Hawke's Bay District Council

Ruataniwha General Ward
The Central Hawke's Bay 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. three councillors will be elected from the Ruataniwha ward. The other councillors will be elected from other wards or by all voters in the district. 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 Central Hawke's Bay 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.

  • Make the consenting process easier to follow and more timely and promote changes to the building code to constituents.

    Create a vision for future growth of CHB with planning and infrastructure to support it.

    Create a business main street environment in Waipukurau that is vibrant and lively.

  • Make the consenting process easier to follow and more timely and promote changes to the building code to constituents.

    Create a vision for future growth of CHB with planning and infrastructure to support it.

    Create a business main street environment in Waipukurau that is vibrant and lively.