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.

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.

  • Continue to support Mayor's Task Force for Jobs to support all residents into meaningful employment.

    Engage with local businesses and local and regional education providers to lift opportunities for youth.

    Complete the development of council's economic development strategy to ensure funding is targeted, sustainable and outcomes are monitored.

  • Promote training through cooperation with the local employers.

    Attract further large diverse employers in to the district, through promotion of the districts advantages.

    Ensure education facilities in the district can expand.

  • Continue to support Mayor's Task Force for Jobs to support all residents into meaningful employment.

    Engage with local businesses and local and regional education providers to lift opportunities for youth.

    Complete the development of council's economic development strategy to ensure funding is targeted, sustainable and outcomes are monitored.

  • Promote training through cooperation with the local employers.

    Attract further large diverse employers in to the district, through promotion of the districts advantages.

    Ensure education facilities in the district can expand.