Waitomo District Council

Te Kuiti Ward
The Waitomo 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 Te Kuiti 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 Waitomo District Council election.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

  • Work collaboratively with local business, industries, Iwi and tourism operators to define 'economic development' in the WDC.

    Examine council third party affiliations and present the evidence of whether they are improving key social and economic categories.

    Ensure council are keeping pace with infrastructure costs in relation to the current financial landscape and unstable world economy.

  • Work collaboratively with local business, industries, Iwi and tourism operators to define 'economic development' in the WDC.

    Examine council third party affiliations and present the evidence of whether they are improving key social and economic categories.

    Ensure council are keeping pace with infrastructure costs in relation to the current financial landscape and unstable world economy.