Waimakariri District Council

Kaiapoi-Woodend Ward
The Waimakariri District Council provides local services and facilities, such as public transport, rubbish and recycling, libraries, parks, and recreation facilities. It also makes decisions about building and planning, local regulations, and infrastructure, such as water supply and sewerage. The council is made up of 10 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). Four councillors will be elected from the Kaiapoi-Woodend ward. 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 Waimakariri District Council election.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

  • I commit to continuing their work. Waimak has one of the highest quality water supplies in the country. They deserve credit for achieving this.

    Pest control is always a challenge for councils. We need to mirror the success stories of other councils and look into new technologies.

    To find better ways not only to reduce waste but to use locally some of the recycling products, we need to copy innovations from overseas.

  • Improve cycle and walking tracks to reduce the need for cars between our neighbouring towns.

    Promote and protect the natural and physical environment by reducing waste and providing easy access to recycling and green waste facilities.

  • Support the Waimakariri Zone Committee and ECAN Plan change 7.

    Establish a cost effective recycling scheme to reduce waste volume and enhance sustainability. Rangiora Rubbish operate a pilot in Rangiora.

    Commit to retain three waters and maintain drinking water quality. Oppose chlorination of urban supplies. Seek exemptions from regulator.

  • Create more food forests in local parks, schools. Sustainable layered way of growing food, adding educational programs and events.

    Support local educators to visit schools and groups to create an environmentally friendly district.

    Support regeneration and planting of native forests along the line of the Honda Forest.

  • Minimise building waste which goes to landfill in council-led projects and encourage builders to do the same.

    Continue native plantings to encourage biodiversity, birdlife and other fauna.

    Work with the community to help develop local sustainable food production.

  • I commit to continuing their work. Waimak has one of the highest quality water supplies in the country. They deserve credit for achieving this.

    Pest control is always a challenge for councils. We need to mirror the success stories of other councils and look into new technologies.

    To find better ways not only to reduce waste but to use locally some of the recycling products, we need to copy innovations from overseas.

  • Improve cycle and walking tracks to reduce the need for cars between our neighbouring towns.

    Promote and protect the natural and physical environment by reducing waste and providing easy access to recycling and green waste facilities.

  • Support the Waimakariri Zone Committee and ECAN Plan change 7.

    Establish a cost effective recycling scheme to reduce waste volume and enhance sustainability. Rangiora Rubbish operate a pilot in Rangiora.

    Commit to retain three waters and maintain drinking water quality. Oppose chlorination of urban supplies. Seek exemptions from regulator.

  • Create more food forests in local parks, schools. Sustainable layered way of growing food, adding educational programs and events.

    Support local educators to visit schools and groups to create an environmentally friendly district.

    Support regeneration and planting of native forests along the line of the Honda Forest.

  • Minimise building waste which goes to landfill in council-led projects and encourage builders to do the same.

    Continue native plantings to encourage biodiversity, birdlife and other fauna.

    Work with the community to help develop local sustainable food production.