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.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

  • Encourage more events such as the Big Easy or Strawberry Fare that promote Waimate regionally and nationally.

    Renew or issue liquor licences that are necessary, limit as far as possible bottle shops to the current number.

  • Activate our library and event centre services to ensure we are meeting the needs of all our community and services are fit for the future.

    Review council's support of community events and initiative to ensure we are enabling our community to thrive.

    Increase council funding for walking and cycling tracks across the district.

  • Encourage more events such as the Big Easy or Strawberry Fare that promote Waimate regionally and nationally.

    Renew or issue liquor licences that are necessary, limit as far as possible bottle shops to the current number.

  • Activate our library and event centre services to ensure we are meeting the needs of all our community and services are fit for the future.

    Review council's support of community events and initiative to ensure we are enabling our community to thrive.

    Increase council funding for walking and cycling tracks across the district.