2022

Waikato Regional Council

Waihou 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). Two councillors will be elected from the Waihou 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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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.

  • Support businesses that improve the social standing of local towns and areas.

    Continue the work of our Waikato Regional Economic Development group Te Waka.

    Utilise the regional development fund for initiatives that have a high chance of improving the perception of Waikato.

  • Advocate for the regional development fund to be used for new ventures that benefit the wider region.

    Support the ongoing development of tourism focussed on the Waikato river.

  • Creating pathways for youth into rural employment and development opportunities.

    Work with rural communities to attract new business for local economies to thrive.

    Develop eco-tourism opportunities capitalising on natural resources.

  • Support businesses that improve the social standing of local towns and areas.

    Continue the work of our Waikato Regional Economic Development group Te Waka.

    Utilise the regional development fund for initiatives that have a high chance of improving the perception of Waikato.

  • Advocate for the regional development fund to be used for new ventures that benefit the wider region.

    Support the ongoing development of tourism focussed on the Waikato river.

  • Creating pathways for youth into rural employment and development opportunities.

    Work with rural communities to attract new business for local economies to thrive.

    Develop eco-tourism opportunities capitalising on natural resources.

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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