2022

Waikato Regional Council

Waikato 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 Waikato 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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Fred Lichtwark

Fred Lichtwark

Noel Smith

Noel Smith

Jennifer Hayman

Jennifer Hayman

Pamela Storey

Pamela Storey

Noel Smith

Councilor Waikato District

Noel Smith

Councilor Waikato District

Why I'm standing

Started out as a land owner drainage rep at Waikato Regional Council 25 years ago I then became a district councillor 15 years ago. I believe my leadership skills and experience will assist the council regain its momentum and collaborative approach to the region's issues.

About me

I have held many leadership roles in both business, community and the District Council. As such for over 25 years I have been involved in regional council drainage and river committees, the regional transport and public transport committees, a member of the regional civil defence governance group, and a member of the Hamilton City Waikato District cross boundary committee that includes both mayors. I am currently the President of the Waikato JP Association.

My priorities
  1. Ensure that the elected members of the Waikato Regional Council work together professionally.
  2. Ensure that the community understands the relevance of the Waikato Regional Council and how it impacts them.
  3. Ensure there is a fair balance between the environment and those who use our finite resources.
Current role

Councilor Waikato District

Before politics

Farmer

Residence

Te Kowhai

Age

No response

Why I'm standing

Started out as a land owner drainage rep at Waikato Regional Council 25 years ago I then became a district councillor 15 years ago. I believe my leadership skills and experience will assist the council regain its momentum and collaborative approach to the region's issues.

About me

I have held many leadership roles in both business, community and the District Council. As such for over 25 years I have been involved in regional council drainage and river committees, the regional transport and public transport committees, a member of the regional civil defence governance group, and a member of the Hamilton City Waikato District cross boundary committee that includes both mayors. I am currently the President of the Waikato JP Association.

My priorities
  1. Ensure that the elected members of the Waikato Regional Council work together professionally.
  2. Ensure that the community understands the relevance of the Waikato Regional Council and how it impacts them.
  3. Ensure there is a fair balance between the environment and those who use our finite resources.
Current role

Councilor Waikato District

Before politics

Farmer

Residence

Te Kowhai

Age

No response

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