2022

Waipā District Council

Pirongia-Kakepuku General Ward
The Waipā 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 11 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). Two councillors will be elected from the Pirongia-Kakepuku General 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 Waipā District Council election.

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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.

  • Protect lands and lakes for outdoor recreation and enabling equitable access for all.

    Ensure the strength and funding of community arts organisations.

  • Provide good public facilities. Ensure our parks, pools, libraries and museums up to the highest standard possible.

    Encourage sporting events to use Waipā's facilities which we are all very proud of. Plenty of outside dollars spent by outside participants.

    Support liquor license bans for certain events where the need for alcohol isn't necessary. Regular reporting necessary for licences granted.

  • Ensure our open spaces are well maintained and meet our communities' needs.

    Support funding for community events and district promotions.

    Ensure our sports fields are upgraded so they can cope with additional use in wet weather.

  • Protect lands and lakes for outdoor recreation and enabling equitable access for all.

    Ensure the strength and funding of community arts organisations.

  • Provide good public facilities. Ensure our parks, pools, libraries and museums up to the highest standard possible.

    Encourage sporting events to use Waipā's facilities which we are all very proud of. Plenty of outside dollars spent by outside participants.

    Support liquor license bans for certain events where the need for alcohol isn't necessary. Regular reporting necessary for licences granted.

  • Ensure our open spaces are well maintained and meet our communities' needs.

    Support funding for community events and district promotions.

    Ensure our sports fields are upgraded so they can cope with additional use in wet weather.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change and resilience

Environment

Environment

Housing and planning

Housing and planning

Jobs and economy

Jobs and economy

Local democracy

Local democracy

Rates and revenue

Rates and revenue

Recreation and culture

Recreation and culture

Transport

Transport

Utilities and services

Utilities and services

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