Waikato District Council

Tuakau-Pōkeno 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 Tuakau-Pōkeno 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.

Housing and planning

Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.

Housing and planning

Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.

  • Resolution of our district plan with common sense practical outcomes for development and rules that work, as soon as possible to help alleviate house lack.

    Build robust, common sense practical integrated urban design plans for really liveable spaces for people, businesses and personal wellbeing.

    Ensure all planning and consenting processes are practical, sensible and client-friendly for users. Innovation and timeliness is required

  • Resolution of our district plan with common sense practical outcomes for development and rules that work, as soon as possible to help alleviate house lack.

    Build robust, common sense practical integrated urban design plans for really liveable spaces for people, businesses and personal wellbeing.

    Ensure all planning and consenting processes are practical, sensible and client-friendly for users. Innovation and timeliness is required