Thames-Coromandel District Council

South Eastern 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). Two councillors will be elected from the South Eastern 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.

Utilities and services

Councils are responsible for a wide range of utilities and services that we all rely on, from rubbish and recycling to street cleaning. Councils are currently also responsible for managing waste water, storm water and drinking water infrastructure – the ‘Three Waters’. But that may be about to change, with central government seeking to shift the delivery of Three Waters services to four new larger entities, which could borrow enough to upgrade the country’s water infrastructure.

Utilities and services

Councils are responsible for a wide range of utilities and services that we all rely on, from rubbish and recycling to street cleaning. Councils are currently also responsible for managing waste water, storm water and drinking water infrastructure – the ‘Three Waters’. But that may be about to change, with central government seeking to shift the delivery of Three Waters services to four new larger entities, which could borrow enough to upgrade the country’s water infrastructure.

  • Develop Solid Waste Strategy to provide a sustainable approach to minimising the districts waste. A new solid waste contract starts in 2023.

    The dog control bylaw is under review and submissions invited. Dog times on beaches is under review to allow during winter statutory holidays.

    Review berm and street maintenance to improve urban appearance and reduce moss and mold on roads, curbs, railings, park bench seats etc.

  • Need good rubbish recycling

    Need an efficient three waters, but government need to acknowledge the absentee owners and pay for all residents not just permanent.

    Need an adjustable system to accommodate all in peak times.

  • Develop Solid Waste Strategy to provide a sustainable approach to minimising the districts waste. A new solid waste contract starts in 2023.

    The dog control bylaw is under review and submissions invited. Dog times on beaches is under review to allow during winter statutory holidays.

    Review berm and street maintenance to improve urban appearance and reduce moss and mold on roads, curbs, railings, park bench seats etc.

  • Need good rubbish recycling

    Need an efficient three waters, but government need to acknowledge the absentee owners and pay for all residents not just permanent.

    Need an adjustable system to accommodate all in peak times.