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.

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.

  • Community facilities are key to community sustainability – focus on ensuring fit for purpose for their growing needs – on time and on budget.

    Partner with funders and government for smart funding options to leverage quality facilities for people. Designed and accessible for all.

    For the health and wellbeing of youth, children and elderly it is important to implement initiatives for healthy outcomes that are freely accessible.

  • Community facilities are key to community sustainability – focus on ensuring fit for purpose for their growing needs – on time and on budget.

    Partner with funders and government for smart funding options to leverage quality facilities for people. Designed and accessible for all.

    For the health and wellbeing of youth, children and elderly it is important to implement initiatives for healthy outcomes that are freely accessible.