2022

Hauraki District Council

Plains 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 Plains 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.

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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.

  • Iwi involvement at every level is a vital to the future of the region.

    Keep the consistent and responsible financial performance of the council as a highest priority.

    Enhance digital communication to both inform the community, and to be informed by the community.

  • Ensure all sectors feel able to raise issues and are confident that council will hear them and consider what they have to say.

    Communicate regularly with community so people know what's happening and can give feedback.

  • Ensure that both Māori and Pākehā are fairly represented.

    Gather more feedback on the needs of our communities from residents.

    Ensure council employees have productive and positive working conditions.

  • Iwi involvement at every level is a vital to the future of the region.

    Keep the consistent and responsible financial performance of the council as a highest priority.

    Enhance digital communication to both inform the community, and to be informed by the community.

  • Ensure all sectors feel able to raise issues and are confident that council will hear them and consider what they have to say.

    Communicate regularly with community so people know what's happening and can give feedback.

  • Ensure that both Māori and Pākehā are fairly represented.

    Gather more feedback on the needs of our communities from residents.

    Ensure council employees have productive and positive working conditions.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change and resilience

Environment

Environment

Housing and planning

Housing and planning

Jobs and economy

Jobs and economy

Local democracy

Local democracy

Rates and revenue

Rates and revenue

Recreation and culture

Recreation and culture

Transport

Transport

Utilities and services

Utilities and services

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