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.

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.

  • Review current consultation processes and understand why the regional council is an entity that few residents and ratepayers understand.

    Prepare council for the reforms that will be thrust upon all councils in mid 2023. This an area where experience will matter.

  • Start new community advisory committees on topics communities have issues with, and council has questions about supporting Waikato Regional Council objectives.

    Start monthly reporting back to council, staff feedback on all issues that hinder performance and where possible improvements can be made.

  • Review current consultation processes and understand why the regional council is an entity that few residents and ratepayers understand.

    Prepare council for the reforms that will be thrust upon all councils in mid 2023. This an area where experience will matter.

  • Start new community advisory committees on topics communities have issues with, and council has questions about supporting Waikato Regional Council objectives.

    Start monthly reporting back to council, staff feedback on all issues that hinder performance and where possible improvements can be made.