Mayor of Waipā

The mayor is the leader of the council. Their job is to promote a vision for the district and lead the development of the council’s plans, policies and budget. The mayor appoints the deputy mayor, establishes committees for particular topics, and appoints chairs for those committees. 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 Waipā District Council mayoral 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.

  • Champion safe activity environments (e.g., skateparks) for Waipā's youth.

    Work on policy to reduce Vape availability in Council licensed food premises.

    Focus on a combined approach with the Chamber of Commerce to bring events to the Waipā. This is required to revitalise shops after Covid.

  • Plan and develop Maungatautari Road property in conjunction with Waipuke Park such that it can become a regionally significant open space.

    Support the Cambridge Town Hall Trust in their reactivating the hall including much needed renovation works.

    Collaborate with communities to find ways to keep our parks and reserves safe and free from vandalism so that they can be enjoyed by us all.

  • Ensure the Memorial is maintained to the standard it is meant to be. It is not a park but a war memorial to honour WW2.

    Promote replacing the football field at the stadium with a better surface like artificial grass. Very soggy with wet weather.

  • Champion safe activity environments (e.g., skateparks) for Waipā's youth.

    Work on policy to reduce Vape availability in Council licensed food premises.

    Focus on a combined approach with the Chamber of Commerce to bring events to the Waipā. This is required to revitalise shops after Covid.

  • Plan and develop Maungatautari Road property in conjunction with Waipuke Park such that it can become a regionally significant open space.

    Support the Cambridge Town Hall Trust in their reactivating the hall including much needed renovation works.

    Collaborate with communities to find ways to keep our parks and reserves safe and free from vandalism so that they can be enjoyed by us all.

  • Ensure the Memorial is maintained to the standard it is meant to be. It is not a park but a war memorial to honour WW2.

    Promote replacing the football field at the stadium with a better surface like artificial grass. Very soggy with wet weather.