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.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change poses a huge challenge for communities as more frequent extreme weather events require us to rethink how we live and where. Local authorities are at the forefront of efforts to respond, with responsibilities for environmental planning and regulation, as well as civil defence. Many councils have plans to reduce emissions in their area and are working to help their communities adapt to a warming world.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change poses a huge challenge for communities as more frequent extreme weather events require us to rethink how we live and where. Local authorities are at the forefront of efforts to respond, with responsibilities for environmental planning and regulation, as well as civil defence. Many councils have plans to reduce emissions in their area and are working to help their communities adapt to a warming world.

  • Commit council to community engagement resulting in supporting actions communities want to take responsibility for greenhouse gas reductions.

    Waikato Regional Council facilitates matching businesses that produce carbon dioxide with landowners that have unproductive land that could be planted in native trees.

    Waikato Regional Council will assist communities to establish plant nurseries being community hubs for catchment management purposes and youth employment.

  • Ensure the reality of climate change remains a focus for council through policy and action.

    Strengthen the regional capability in the provision of emergency management (civil defence).

  • Commit council to community engagement resulting in supporting actions communities want to take responsibility for greenhouse gas reductions.

    Waikato Regional Council facilitates matching businesses that produce carbon dioxide with landowners that have unproductive land that could be planted in native trees.

    Waikato Regional Council will assist communities to establish plant nurseries being community hubs for catchment management purposes and youth employment.

  • Ensure the reality of climate change remains a focus for council through policy and action.

    Strengthen the regional capability in the provision of emergency management (civil defence).