Mayor of Waikato

The mayor is the leader of the council. Their job is to promote a vision for the district and lead the development of the council’s plans, policies and budget. The mayor appoints the deputy mayor, establishes committees for particular topics, and appoints chairs for those committees. 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 mayoral 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.

  • Community facilities are key to community sustainability – focus on ensuring fit for purpose for their growing needs – on time and on budget.

    Partner with funders and government for smart funding options to leverage quality facilities for people. Designed and accessible for all.

    For the health and wellbeing of youth, children and elderly it is important to implement initiatives for healthy outcomes that are freely accessible.

  • Community facilities are key to community sustainability – focus on ensuring fit for purpose for their growing needs – on time and on budget.

    Partner with funders and government for smart funding options to leverage quality facilities for people. Designed and accessible for all.

    For the health and wellbeing of youth, children and elderly it is important to implement initiatives for healthy outcomes that are freely accessible.