Hauraki District Council

Paeroa Ward
The Hauraki 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 13 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). Four councillors will be elected from the Paeroa 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 Hauraki District Council election.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

  • Continue to work with local residents and groups to improve water quality in our waterways. This includes riparian planting along streams.

    Ensure public waste facilities are in place and options are available so that waste to landfill is a last resort.

  • People come before frogs.

    Commit to council support of individuals seeking biodiversity.

    Commit to a massive advertising campaign re: waste minimisation.

  • Continue to work with local residents and groups to improve water quality in our waterways. This includes riparian planting along streams.

    Ensure public waste facilities are in place and options are available so that waste to landfill is a last resort.

  • People come before frogs.

    Commit to council support of individuals seeking biodiversity.

    Commit to a massive advertising campaign re: waste minimisation.