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.

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.

  • Continue to work alongside the Raglan Community Board to engage with the community on topical issues and challenges.

    Work in partnership with whānau/hapū/iwi and support the work of Raglan Naturally co-governance work, providing treaty workshops.

    Devolve more roles and responsibilities to the Raglan Community Board to deliver local community projects with the support of council.

  • Continue to work alongside the Raglan Community Board to engage with the community on topical issues and challenges.

    Work in partnership with whānau/hapū/iwi and support the work of Raglan Naturally co-governance work, providing treaty workshops.

    Devolve more roles and responsibilities to the Raglan Community Board to deliver local community projects with the support of council.