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.

Transport

Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

Transport

Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

  • Passenger rail to be a commuter serve council to both Auckland and Hamilton for sustainable transport, with small flexible demand vans to outlying areas.

    Increase focus on decent trails commuting and connectivity to all communities – fairly. Where all get the same level of service, no favourites.

    Sort roading, potholes and footpaths now. Increase budgets and deliverability for communities including fixing practically quickly and safely.

  • Passenger rail to be a commuter serve council to both Auckland and Hamilton for sustainable transport, with small flexible demand vans to outlying areas.

    Increase focus on decent trails commuting and connectivity to all communities – fairly. Where all get the same level of service, no favourites.

    Sort roading, potholes and footpaths now. Increase budgets and deliverability for communities including fixing practically quickly and safely.