Cambridge Community Board

Cambridge Subdivision
The Cambridge Community Board represents your local community and advocates to Waipa District Council about local issues, including public transport and facilities such as libraries and parks. The board is made up of seven members: five members elected by voters, including Four members from your area, and two members from the Waipa District council. 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 Cambridge Community Board 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.

  • Start a dedicated social media page to share decisions at council level with total transparency and invite comments.

    Start a mentoring programme at the primary school level to teach kids that they can be anyone they want, regardless of race or background.

  • Create more opportunities for locals to shape council plans through workshops, forums and other community engagement initiatives.

    Encourage stronger transparency through clear summaries of council decisions and meetings with open Facebook comments to improve transparency and trust.

    Listen actively to community feedback, advocate for residents and ensure ideas and concerns are reflected in council priorities and actions.

  • Engage with the public once a month through public meetings or pop-up stands.

    Establish a youth advisory group to enable young people to be involved in the community and its decision making.

  • Start a dedicated social media page to share decisions at council level with total transparency and invite comments.

    Start a mentoring programme at the primary school level to teach kids that they can be anyone they want, regardless of race or background.

  • Create more opportunities for locals to shape council plans through workshops, forums and other community engagement initiatives.

    Encourage stronger transparency through clear summaries of council decisions and meetings with open Facebook comments to improve transparency and trust.

    Listen actively to community feedback, advocate for residents and ensure ideas and concerns are reflected in council priorities and actions.

  • Engage with the public once a month through public meetings or pop-up stands.

    Establish a youth advisory group to enable young people to be involved in the community and its decision making.