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.

Housing and planning

Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.

Housing and planning

Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.

  • Cooperate with local businesses to ensure an adequate supply of housing for the needs of the district.

    Beautify the CBD to encourage locals to do business in the town.

  • Develop a social housing strategy to ensure appropriate and adequate supply of community housing.

    Advocate for increasing standards of rental housing stock and improve protections for renters to ensure warm, healthy homes for all residents.

    Actively engage with building industry and residents to support sustainable, climate-friendly building practices.

  • Cooperate with local businesses to ensure an adequate supply of housing for the needs of the district.

    Beautify the CBD to encourage locals to do business in the town.

  • Develop a social housing strategy to ensure appropriate and adequate supply of community housing.

    Advocate for increasing standards of rental housing stock and improve protections for renters to ensure warm, healthy homes for all residents.

    Actively engage with building industry and residents to support sustainable, climate-friendly building practices.