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.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

  • Establish a Youth Council tasked with engaging with young people to give them the opportunity to voice their opinions and ideas.

    Establish pop-up consultation stalls in public spaces, bringing the council to the people.

  • Establish a Youth Council tasked with engaging with young people to give them the opportunity to voice their opinions and ideas.

    Establish pop-up consultation stalls in public spaces, bringing the council to the people.