2022

Waikato Regional Council

Thames-Coromandel General Constituency
The Waikato Regional Council makes decisions about managing resources in the region, such as air, water, soil and the coastline. It also carries out plant and pest control, helps prepare for natural disasters, and is involved in regional transport. The council is made up of 14 councillors. Councillors are elected to represent constituencies (areas in the region). One councillor will be elected from the Thames-Coromandel constituency. 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 Regional Council election.

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Environment and biodiversity

Freshwater

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Jobs and economy

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

Jobs and economy

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

  • Use income from council's investments to promote economic development in the region, eg two million dollar grant to upgrade the Sugar Loaf wharf.

    Support renewable energy projects, eg solar farms which are job-rich with numerous co-benefits for the economy such as lower energy costs.

  • Support investment in local infrastructure for aquaculture as well as catering for recreational fishing and marine activities.

    Invest in policy to increase tourism while reducing red tape for communities to establish and hold events that promote our region.

    Promote Waikato Regional Council scholarships and grow opportunities with local business for youth in aquaculture, farming and technology.

  • Use income from council's investments to promote economic development in the region, eg two million dollar grant to upgrade the Sugar Loaf wharf.

    Support renewable energy projects, eg solar farms which are job-rich with numerous co-benefits for the economy such as lower energy costs.

  • Support investment in local infrastructure for aquaculture as well as catering for recreational fishing and marine activities.

    Invest in policy to increase tourism while reducing red tape for communities to establish and hold events that promote our region.

    Promote Waikato Regional Council scholarships and grow opportunities with local business for youth in aquaculture, farming and technology.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change and resilience

Environment and biodiversity

Environment and biodiversity

Freshwater

Freshwater

Jobs and economy

Jobs and economy

Local democracy

Local democracy

Rates and revenue

Rates and revenue

Transport

Transport

Utilities and services

Utilities and services

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