Waimarino-Waiouru Community Board

The Waimarino-Waiouru Community Board represents your local community and advocates to Ruapehu District Council about local issues, including public transport and facilities such as libraries and parks. The board is made up of six members: five members elected by voters, and one councillor from the Ruapehu District Council.  This is a single transferable vote (STV) election, so you vote by ranking the candidates on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Waimarino-Waiouru Community Board election.

Jobs and economy

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

Jobs and economy

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

  • Encourage and support initiatives that grow employment opportunities for our rangatahi and community.

    Advocate for and support initiatives that promote sustainable recreational activities including development of mountain bike facilities.

    Support and encourage new and existing events to engage and employ locally where possible.

  • Commit to growing activities and attractions in the region to help increase visitor numbers, in turn creating more job opportunities.

    Ensure that the spatial town plan is completed and town revitalisation is upheld to encourage commercial growth.

  • Encourage and support initiatives that grow employment opportunities for our rangatahi and community.

    Advocate for and support initiatives that promote sustainable recreational activities including development of mountain bike facilities.

    Support and encourage new and existing events to engage and employ locally where possible.

  • Commit to growing activities and attractions in the region to help increase visitor numbers, in turn creating more job opportunities.

    Ensure that the spatial town plan is completed and town revitalisation is upheld to encourage commercial growth.