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.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

  • Promote open government for all people without fear or favour.

    Ensure that the council does not hide behind commercial confidentiality to stifle debate.

  • Reset council's approach to community engagement to ensure it's genuine, ongoing and proactive, reaching the whole community.

    Initiate council-wide cultural competency and Te Tiriti training to ensure we are good Treaty partners and meeting our Treaty obligations.

    Engage positively with Future for Local Government Review to deliver the best outcome for all residents, future generations and our environment.

  • Promote open government for all people without fear or favour.

    Ensure that the council does not hide behind commercial confidentiality to stifle debate.

  • Reset council's approach to community engagement to ensure it's genuine, ongoing and proactive, reaching the whole community.

    Initiate council-wide cultural competency and Te Tiriti training to ensure we are good Treaty partners and meeting our Treaty obligations.

    Engage positively with Future for Local Government Review to deliver the best outcome for all residents, future generations and our environment.