Whangamatā Community Board

The Whangamatā Community Board represents your local community and advocates to Thames-Coromandel District Council about local issues, including public transport and facilities such as libraries and parks. The board is made up of four members. 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 Whangamatā Community Board 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.

  • Promote work experience and future apprenticeships for youth by leveraging Menzshed and Area School support.

    Support the building of a Dementia Unit at Moana House. Work with Waikato Reginal Council to provide a bus service in and out of Whangamata.

    Secure additional funding to provide financial support for the information centre to improve service and extend opening hours.

  • Support our youth that are struggling in the education system into a building apprenticeship or the Predator Free Apprenticeship Programme.

    Organise more events such as the Adventure Race during the off-season which bring people into our town and support local businesses.

  • Promote work experience and future apprenticeships for youth by leveraging Menzshed and Area School support.

    Support the building of a Dementia Unit at Moana House. Work with Waikato Reginal Council to provide a bus service in and out of Whangamata.

    Secure additional funding to provide financial support for the information centre to improve service and extend opening hours.

  • Support our youth that are struggling in the education system into a building apprenticeship or the Predator Free Apprenticeship Programme.

    Organise more events such as the Adventure Race during the off-season which bring people into our town and support local businesses.