Waikato District Council

Awaroa-Maramarua General Ward
The Waikato 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). One councillor will be elected from the Awaroa-Maramarua General 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 Waikato District Council election.

Housing and planning

Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.

Housing and planning

Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.

  • Council housing development should be seen as a long term investment policy of some significance.

    Urban zoning needs to be constantly revisited to minimise encroachment on good arable land.

    Building suitability as pertains to various community needs should be further investigated at council level.

  • Council housing development should be seen as a long term investment policy of some significance.

    Urban zoning needs to be constantly revisited to minimise encroachment on good arable land.

    Building suitability as pertains to various community needs should be further investigated at council level.