2022

Waipā District Council

Te Awamutu-Kihikihi 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). Three councillors will be elected from the Te Awamutu-Kihikihi 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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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.

  • Supported the vote for the inclusion of local Māori representation on council with the creation of new Māori Ward within Waipā.

    Supported the reduction of councillors from thirteen to eleven and the redrafting of local electorates.

    Promoted the improved council engagement with all Waipā's community boards to allow improved local discussion and knowledge of issues.

  • Ensure all ratepayers are getting information needed by holding public meetings.

    Reduce staffing levels by reducing management levels. Ensure staff have the right knowledge so less consultants are needed.

  • Supported the vote for the inclusion of local Māori representation on council with the creation of new Māori Ward within Waipā.

    Supported the reduction of councillors from thirteen to eleven and the redrafting of local electorates.

    Promoted the improved council engagement with all Waipā's community boards to allow improved local discussion and knowledge of issues.

  • Ensure all ratepayers are getting information needed by holding public meetings.

    Reduce staffing levels by reducing management levels. Ensure staff have the right knowledge so less consultants are needed.

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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