Wairoa District Council

Wairoa General Ward
The Wairoa 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 six councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). Three councillors will be elected from the Wairoa (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 Wairoa 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.

  • Initiate meaningful public meetings to involve the community before making decisions.

    Review and restructure the council employees roles responsibilities and relevance.

    Ensure that there is a level of representation for all people to have the opportunity to be engaged and involved in local council affairs.

  • Make council operations open and transparent. No secret payments and no confidentiality agreements for ex employees.

    Expand Māori representation and engagement beyond the Māori Standing Committee. Consult widely with the whole community.

    Provide a better workplace with higher staff satisfaction. Reward staff who save the community money. Pay rises for increased performance.

  • Initiate a thorough investigation on the financial accounts and activities of council.

    Create a transparent channel for public to engage with council on any level on any matter.

    Use local experts instead of outside consultants for all matters regarding council run infrastructure.

  • Initiate meaningful public meetings to involve the community before making decisions.

    Review and restructure the council employees roles responsibilities and relevance.

    Ensure that there is a level of representation for all people to have the opportunity to be engaged and involved in local council affairs.

  • Make council operations open and transparent. No secret payments and no confidentiality agreements for ex employees.

    Expand Māori representation and engagement beyond the Māori Standing Committee. Consult widely with the whole community.

    Provide a better workplace with higher staff satisfaction. Reward staff who save the community money. Pay rises for increased performance.

  • Initiate a thorough investigation on the financial accounts and activities of council.

    Create a transparent channel for public to engage with council on any level on any matter.

    Use local experts instead of outside consultants for all matters regarding council run infrastructure.