2022

Waimakariri District Council

Oxford-Ohoka 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). Two councillors will be elected from the Oxford-Ohoka 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.

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Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

  • Look first to local businesses for goods and services procurement, if they are able to provide good service and value for ratepayers' money.

    Attract, inspire and retain individuals, business and social enterprise to invest in our district by being a great place to live and work.

    Partner with tertiary institutions to maximise innovation in local industry sectors and provide pathways for youth to stay and thrive here.

  • Promote opportunities for residents to work and shop in Waimakariri.

  • Remodel rules and regulations to make it easier for private businesses to grow and prosper.

    Incentivise people to work and grow their local economies in a unified and happy community environment.

    Improve infrastructure and core services upon which the community can be well equipped and progressive. A sense of positive well-being.

  • Look first to local businesses for goods and services procurement, if they are able to provide good service and value for ratepayers' money.

    Attract, inspire and retain individuals, business and social enterprise to invest in our district by being a great place to live and work.

    Partner with tertiary institutions to maximise innovation in local industry sectors and provide pathways for youth to stay and thrive here.

  • Promote opportunities for residents to work and shop in Waimakariri.

  • Remodel rules and regulations to make it easier for private businesses to grow and prosper.

    Incentivise people to work and grow their local economies in a unified and happy community environment.

    Improve infrastructure and core services upon which the community can be well equipped and progressive. A sense of positive well-being.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change and resilience

Environment

Environment

Housing and planning

Housing and planning

Jobs and economy

Jobs and economy

Local democracy

Local democracy

Rates and revenue

Rates and revenue

Recreation and culture

Recreation and culture

Transport

Transport

Utilities and services

Utilities and services

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