Waikato District Council

Waerenga-Whitikahu 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). One councillor will be elected from the Waerenga-Whitikahu 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.

  • Proactively identify areas for restoration and planting that'll deliver climate-related benefits and provide the best habitat for native species.

    Explore waste-to-energy options, working in collaboration with the likes of Genesis Energy.

    Collaborate with new and emerging technologies, ecological academics and iwi to restore Lake Waikare.

  • Proactively identify areas for restoration and planting that'll deliver climate-related benefits and provide the best habitat for native species.

    Explore waste-to-energy options, working in collaboration with the likes of Genesis Energy.

    Collaborate with new and emerging technologies, ecological academics and iwi to restore Lake Waikare.