Waikato District Council
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 Tai Raro Takiwaa Maaori 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.
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Tutata Paaniora Sevilla Matatahi-Poutapu
Why I'm standing
Kia Hiwa raa, e aku Rangatira. E mihi ana raa, kia koutou e. Taupiri te Maunga Waikato te Awa, He piko, he piko,he Taniwha e Poua te raahui, pookeka te Iwi is an enduring legacy, and responsibility, to put a stake in the ground on the things that are important to us as whaanau, hapūu and Iwi.
About me
Poua te raahui, pookekatia te Iwi. Put a stake in the ground, for our future, for our whaanau, for our Iwi. Vote Tutata Matatahi-Poutapu
My priorities
- Te Mana o Te Wai – protecting our life source.
- Rangatahi – empowering an emerging rangatahi voice to serve all generations.
- Kotahitanga – achieving this through kotahitanga, united aspirations and outcomes.
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