Waikato District Council

Tamahere-Woodlands 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 Tamahere-Woodlands 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.

  • Maintain spending on and maintenance of public facilities to current standards as Council does good work on this.

    Ensure communities have good access to public facilities.

    Look at current liquor licensing and restrict licensing in low decile communities.

  • Support initiatives in Tamahere-Woodlands for community recreation (eg, extension of Matangi Recreational Reserve facilities).

    Support the work of the Waikato District Heritage Forum.

    Maintain access arrangements with Hamilton City for use of libraries and other city facilities (as necessary).

  • Maintain spending on and maintenance of public facilities to current standards as Council does good work on this.

    Ensure communities have good access to public facilities.

    Look at current liquor licensing and restrict licensing in low decile communities.

  • Support initiatives in Tamahere-Woodlands for community recreation (eg, extension of Matangi Recreational Reserve facilities).

    Support the work of the Waikato District Heritage Forum.

    Maintain access arrangements with Hamilton City for use of libraries and other city facilities (as necessary).