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.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

  • Less mailed propaganda and more online. Thus reducing paper wastage, which is the world's fourth largest carbon emitter.

    Satisfied with current level of Māori engagement. Satisfied with current level of ethnic engagement.

    Commit to making council more transparent with their employers (rate payers).

  • Collaborate more effectively with the community on upcoming projects.

    Advocate effectively for the local communities when engaging with central government on new proposals that will effect us.

  • Less mailed propaganda and more online. Thus reducing paper wastage, which is the world's fourth largest carbon emitter.

    Satisfied with current level of Māori engagement. Satisfied with current level of ethnic engagement.

    Commit to making council more transparent with their employers (rate payers).

  • Collaborate more effectively with the community on upcoming projects.

    Advocate effectively for the local communities when engaging with central government on new proposals that will effect us.