2022

Waikato District Council

Whāingaroa 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 Whāingaroa 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.

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Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

  • Continue to work alongside the Raglan Business Chamber, Raglan I-hub, Raglan Community Board to promote tourism opportunities.

    Provide opportunities for our rangatahi in our community to participate in local business by providing space at the Raglan I-Hub.

    Advocate for council's procurement policy to include and enables localism by providing opportunities for participation by local businesses.

  • Continue to work alongside the Raglan Business Chamber, Raglan I-hub, Raglan Community Board to promote tourism opportunities.

    Provide opportunities for our rangatahi in our community to participate in local business by providing space at the Raglan I-Hub.

    Advocate for council's procurement policy to include and enables localism by providing opportunities for participation by local businesses.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change and resilience

Environment

Environment

Housing and planning

Housing and planning

Jobs and economy

Jobs and economy

Local democracy

Local democracy

Rates and revenue

Rates and revenue

Recreation and culture

Recreation and culture

Transport

Transport

Utilities and services

Utilities and services

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