Waimarino-Waiouru Community Board

The Waimarino-Waiouru Community Board represents your local community and advocates to Ruapehu District Council about local issues, including public transport and facilities such as libraries and parks. The board is made up of six members: five members elected by voters, and one member from the Ruapehu District Council.  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 Waimarino-Waiouru 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.

  • Work with third parties to form partnerships to ensure all rental properties meet exacting standards regarding healthy homes.

    Work to secure third-party partnerships to build affordable housing across the district, releasing council land for housing development.

    Ensure that council policies on building consents are robust and do not cause undue delays to encourage building houses.

  • Advocate for community spaces that can be used by all.

    Listen to the community's concerns about land development and zoning.

    Support safe, healthy and affordable housing options.

  • Work with third parties to form partnerships to ensure all rental properties meet exacting standards regarding healthy homes.

    Work to secure third-party partnerships to build affordable housing across the district, releasing council land for housing development.

    Ensure that council policies on building consents are robust and do not cause undue delays to encourage building houses.

  • Advocate for community spaces that can be used by all.

    Listen to the community's concerns about land development and zoning.

    Support safe, healthy and affordable housing options.