Hauraki District Council

Paeroa General Ward
The Hauraki 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 13 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). three councillors will be elected from the Paeroa 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 Hauraki District Council election.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

  • Focus on basics including street cleaning and the mowing and care of parks and public spaces.

    Include bin collection as part of basics to discourage dumping and put more bins in public spaces to counteract littering.

    Invest in wastewater infrastructure to prevent sewage polluting local waterways.

  • Focus on basics including street cleaning and the mowing and care of parks and public spaces.

    Include bin collection as part of basics to discourage dumping and put more bins in public spaces to counteract littering.

    Invest in wastewater infrastructure to prevent sewage polluting local waterways.