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.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

  • Work towards creating a purpose built arts space for performance and static arts.

    Develop a year round public swimming facility.

  • Commit to maintaining and protecting the sporting and leisure facilities currently available in the community.

    I would like to see the development of an all year round swimming facility in the Mercury Bay. Everyone should learn water safety.

    Encourage and ensure the support from council for local arts, sports and culture growth, through activities and events.

  • Continue to support and develop ways for locals to enjoy the marine facilities available around the Coromandel in a responsible manner.

    Encourage Thames Coromandel District Council through active policies to support a programme of events that benefit employment and enjoyment for residents and visitors.

    Support and encourage local arts and entertainers the Coromandel has by facilitating events and activities to expose what they offer.

  • Work towards creating a purpose built arts space for performance and static arts.

    Develop a year round public swimming facility.

  • Commit to maintaining and protecting the sporting and leisure facilities currently available in the community.

    I would like to see the development of an all year round swimming facility in the Mercury Bay. Everyone should learn water safety.

    Encourage and ensure the support from council for local arts, sports and culture growth, through activities and events.

  • Continue to support and develop ways for locals to enjoy the marine facilities available around the Coromandel in a responsible manner.

    Encourage Thames Coromandel District Council through active policies to support a programme of events that benefit employment and enjoyment for residents and visitors.

    Support and encourage local arts and entertainers the Coromandel has by facilitating events and activities to expose what they offer.