Hamilton City Council

Kirikiriroa Maaori Ward
The Hamilton City 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 14 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the city). two councillors will be elected from the Kirikiriroa ward. This is a single transferable vote (STV) election, so you vote by ranking the candidates on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Hamilton City Council election.

Transport

Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

Transport

Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

  • Prioritise road safety in all public transport and transport infrastructure decisions.

    Provide transport infrastructure around the city that considers all forms of transport, including walking, cycling, buses and cars.

    Support continued development and expansion of services of the Waikato Regional and International Airport and Te Huia train.

  • Prioritise road safety in all public transport and transport infrastructure decisions.

    Provide transport infrastructure around the city that considers all forms of transport, including walking, cycling, buses and cars.

    Support continued development and expansion of services of the Waikato Regional and International Airport and Te Huia train.