Waikato District Council

Newcastle-Ngāruawāhia 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). Two councillors will be elected from the Newcastle-Ngāruawāhia 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.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

  • Support community initiatives with native planting schemes, including guidance to obtain grant funding within council and external funders.

    Continue to explore council recycling options to reduce waste reduction to landfill. Includes education in schools and community.

    Ensure council finds cost effective ways to maintain and improve water is delivered to houses meeting NZ health standards.

  • Support community initiatives with native planting schemes, including guidance to obtain grant funding within council and external funders.

    Continue to explore council recycling options to reduce waste reduction to landfill. Includes education in schools and community.

    Ensure council finds cost effective ways to maintain and improve water is delivered to houses meeting NZ health standards.