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.

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.

  • Support the continued development of Matariki as a key event in our communities working alongside the community in partnership with hapū.

    Invest in our parks and reserves that meet the needs of our people, playing fields, cycleways, walking and sport.

    Continue to grow and develop our community facilities, our libraries and public spaces that enable our people to gather and enjoy.

  • Support the continued development of Matariki as a key event in our communities working alongside the community in partnership with hapū.

    Invest in our parks and reserves that meet the needs of our people, playing fields, cycleways, walking and sport.

    Continue to grow and develop our community facilities, our libraries and public spaces that enable our people to gather and enjoy.