Hauraki District Council

Waihi 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). Five councillors will be elected from the Waihi 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.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

  • Commit to the Manaaki Toiora Strategy recognising that cultural, economic and social wellbeing are interconnected.

    Provide vibrant creative town spaces.

    Support and promote tourism initiatives which connect townships via Rail Trail and extend the trail to Waihi Beach.

  • Promote local business and support buy local campaigning. Advocate for local business, including existing and start ups.

    Support local vocational training and job seeking initiatives.

    Provide facilities that cater to tourism and make it easy to visit, ensuring we have the basics covered such as toilets, bins, and signage.

  • Support local businesses and plan for population and business growth, ensuring we have the land and infrastructure to meet demand.

    Partner with local businesses to help youth into employment, through the fantastic Mayor's Taskforce for Jobs initiative.

    Support Destination Hauraki Coromandel and local tourism operators; encouraging visitors to come, stay and enjoy all we have to offer.

  • Increase the ease of doing business locally by creating networking and mentoring options.

  • Commit to the Manaaki Toiora Strategy recognising that cultural, economic and social wellbeing are interconnected.

    Provide vibrant creative town spaces.

    Support and promote tourism initiatives which connect townships via Rail Trail and extend the trail to Waihi Beach.

  • Promote local business and support buy local campaigning. Advocate for local business, including existing and start ups.

    Support local vocational training and job seeking initiatives.

    Provide facilities that cater to tourism and make it easy to visit, ensuring we have the basics covered such as toilets, bins, and signage.

  • Support local businesses and plan for population and business growth, ensuring we have the land and infrastructure to meet demand.

    Partner with local businesses to help youth into employment, through the fantastic Mayor's Taskforce for Jobs initiative.

    Support Destination Hauraki Coromandel and local tourism operators; encouraging visitors to come, stay and enjoy all we have to offer.

  • Increase the ease of doing business locally by creating networking and mentoring options.