New Plymouth District Council

The New Plymouth 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 14 councillors and the mayor. This election is for the five councillors elected by all voters in the district. The other councillors will be elected to represent wards (areas in the district). This is a single transferable vote (STV) election, so you vote by ranking the candidates on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the New Plymouth 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.

  • Continue housing densification, limit urban sprawl and plan infrastructure accordingly.

    Empower existing and new local community groups to solve housing issues for disabled, elderly, homeless and others, and lobby central government for support.

    Integrate green spaces into all spatial planning for diverse benefits including biodiversity, heat regulation and well-being.

  • Create more council housing with community support by re-purposing buildings such as old offices to combat homelessness.

    Improve streetscapes by planting low-maintenance trees such as evergreens that do not require seasonal clean-ups, only pruning.

    Reduce unduly regulation of how private land is utilised by the owner, such as subdivision and adding dwellings.

  • Encourage mixed use housing in CBD and town centres with reduced consenting to take advantage of existing underground infrastructure.

    Incorporate green spaces into all spatial planning and ensure sufficient planting to manage heavy rain and prevent flooding.

    Upgrade and expand existing senior and disabled housing so that people can live independently and do not need to go into nursing homes.

  • Continue funding a dedicated social worker and $800,000 towards a rough sleeper shelter.

    Support ongoing funding of $12.6 million towards council affordable housing with an emphasis on the disabled and elderly.

    Continue the Pukekura green link connecting the CBD to the park.

  • Continue upgrading housing for the elderly portfolio, improving quality and increasing the number of units.

    Improve availability and affordability by facilitating cross-sector collaboration, seeking government support and partnering to invest.

    Support homeless whānau through collaboration with relevant agencies, support services, businesses and community members.

  • Continue housing densification, limit urban sprawl and plan infrastructure accordingly.

    Empower existing and new local community groups to solve housing issues for disabled, elderly, homeless and others, and lobby central government for support.

    Integrate green spaces into all spatial planning for diverse benefits including biodiversity, heat regulation and well-being.

  • Create more council housing with community support by re-purposing buildings such as old offices to combat homelessness.

    Improve streetscapes by planting low-maintenance trees such as evergreens that do not require seasonal clean-ups, only pruning.

    Reduce unduly regulation of how private land is utilised by the owner, such as subdivision and adding dwellings.

  • Encourage mixed use housing in CBD and town centres with reduced consenting to take advantage of existing underground infrastructure.

    Incorporate green spaces into all spatial planning and ensure sufficient planting to manage heavy rain and prevent flooding.

    Upgrade and expand existing senior and disabled housing so that people can live independently and do not need to go into nursing homes.

  • Continue funding a dedicated social worker and $800,000 towards a rough sleeper shelter.

    Support ongoing funding of $12.6 million towards council affordable housing with an emphasis on the disabled and elderly.

    Continue the Pukekura green link connecting the CBD to the park.

  • Continue upgrading housing for the elderly portfolio, improving quality and increasing the number of units.

    Improve availability and affordability by facilitating cross-sector collaboration, seeking government support and partnering to invest.

    Support homeless whānau through collaboration with relevant agencies, support services, businesses and community members.