Thames-Coromandel District Council

Mercury Bay Ward
The Thames-Coromandel 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 nine councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). Three councillors will be elected from the Mercury Bay 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 Thames-Coromandel 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.

  • The peninsula is a destination. We need to establish more cycle tracks, great walks that will encourage tourists and kiwis to explore.

  • Establish a youth employment initiative for council.

    Work closely with all local business owners, not just the 'leaders' to move economic growth forward.

  • Be an engaged member of the local community, support community events, be an advocate for our area, and pledge to support local.

    Advocate for our young people and develop strategies to get them engaged and active in our local economy.

    Further develop current initiatives to attract visitors to our region – to experience, participate and support the local economy.

  • Work with local businesses on ways to attract a greater share of local and international visitors.

    Work with local businesses on encouraging staff to be able to relocate and live in the area by providing more available housing.

    Support local rather than engaging out of district businesses over local business.

  • The peninsula is a destination. We need to establish more cycle tracks, great walks that will encourage tourists and kiwis to explore.

  • Establish a youth employment initiative for council.

    Work closely with all local business owners, not just the 'leaders' to move economic growth forward.

  • Be an engaged member of the local community, support community events, be an advocate for our area, and pledge to support local.

    Advocate for our young people and develop strategies to get them engaged and active in our local economy.

    Further develop current initiatives to attract visitors to our region – to experience, participate and support the local economy.

  • Work with local businesses on ways to attract a greater share of local and international visitors.

    Work with local businesses on encouraging staff to be able to relocate and live in the area by providing more available housing.

    Support local rather than engaging out of district businesses over local business.