Waimate District Council

Waimate Ward
The Waimate 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 eight councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). Four councillors will be elected from the Waimate 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 Waimate 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.

  • Advance options to reduce environmental harm caused by storm and wastewater discharges to waterways.

    Appropriately resource council to support the protection of significant natural areas and increased environmental monitoring.

    Increase funding for community-led environmental initiatives, including waterway preservation, biodiversity, and sustainability projects.

  • Develop reuse and recycling initiatives where it is realistic.

    Continue to develop a wide range of meaningful environmentally aware projects, whilst preserving the economic strength of Waimate.

  • Advance options to reduce environmental harm caused by storm and wastewater discharges to waterways.

    Appropriately resource council to support the protection of significant natural areas and increased environmental monitoring.

    Increase funding for community-led environmental initiatives, including waterway preservation, biodiversity, and sustainability projects.

  • Develop reuse and recycling initiatives where it is realistic.

    Continue to develop a wide range of meaningful environmentally aware projects, whilst preserving the economic strength of Waimate.