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.

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.

  • Priorities green spaces and park facilities to foster community spirit and importance of ecology.

    Support local sports clubs and cultural groups with more direct avenues for local body funding and promotion.

    Further incentivise rural participation for development of reserves and wetlands.

  • Priorities green spaces and park facilities to foster community spirit and importance of ecology.

    Support local sports clubs and cultural groups with more direct avenues for local body funding and promotion.

    Further incentivise rural participation for development of reserves and wetlands.