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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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.

  • Strengthen relationships with district council. This is critical for advancement of our communities in all aspects of our lives.

    Promote community management of coastal and local assets, as an engaged community is more invested than one kept in the dark.

    Community input is critical, no mater what the topic.

  • Expand my current efforts using social media, print/broadcast media to regularly report to constituents on council decisions and activities.

    Investigate the use of citizen assemblies to inform the council on major issues such as climate change and natural hazards.

    Use webinars and "Zoom" meetings as well as face-to-face meetings to better engage with constituents.

  • Strengthen relationships with district council. This is critical for advancement of our communities in all aspects of our lives.

    Promote community management of coastal and local assets, as an engaged community is more invested than one kept in the dark.

    Community input is critical, no mater what the topic.

  • Expand my current efforts using social media, print/broadcast media to regularly report to constituents on council decisions and activities.

    Investigate the use of citizen assemblies to inform the council on major issues such as climate change and natural hazards.

    Use webinars and "Zoom" meetings as well as face-to-face meetings to better engage with constituents.

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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