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.

Utilities and services

Councils are responsible for a wide range of utilities and services that we all rely on, from rubbish and recycling to street cleaning. Councils are currently also responsible for managing waste water, storm water and drinking water infrastructure – the ‘Three Waters’. But that may be about to change, with central government seeking to shift the delivery of Three Waters services to four new larger entities, which could borrow enough to upgrade the country’s water infrastructure.

Utilities and services

Councils are responsible for a wide range of utilities and services that we all rely on, from rubbish and recycling to street cleaning. Councils are currently also responsible for managing waste water, storm water and drinking water infrastructure – the ‘Three Waters’. But that may be about to change, with central government seeking to shift the delivery of Three Waters services to four new larger entities, which could borrow enough to upgrade the country’s water infrastructure.

  • Increase education programmes for maritime safety and support for local harbour masters in every harbour community.

    Promote ongoing investment in Three Waters infrastructure while keeping public-owned assets in council management.

    Support businesses in establishing in our region by minimising red tape while maintaining high standards.

  • Make sure council resourced to meet its legal obligation to protect the source of drinking water supplies, especially in rural communities.

    Monitor and take enforcement action against district councils, farmers, and other sectors that fail to comply with environmental standards.

    Increase resources for maritime safety programs and protection of marine biodiversity in the coastal marine area of Coromandel Peninsula.

  • Increase education programmes for maritime safety and support for local harbour masters in every harbour community.

    Promote ongoing investment in Three Waters infrastructure while keeping public-owned assets in council management.

    Support businesses in establishing in our region by minimising red tape while maintaining high standards.

  • Make sure council resourced to meet its legal obligation to protect the source of drinking water supplies, especially in rural communities.

    Monitor and take enforcement action against district councils, farmers, and other sectors that fail to comply with environmental standards.

    Increase resources for maritime safety programs and protection of marine biodiversity in the coastal marine area of Coromandel Peninsula.