Hauraki District Council

Waihi 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). four councillors will be elected from the Waihi 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.

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.

  • Ensure transparency, accuracy and access to public information by holding regular community meetings in townships.

    Review staffing levels at HDC and staff satisfaction.

    Strengthen connections and engagement with Hauraki iwi and Māori.

  • Ensure transparency, accuracy and access to public information by holding regular community meetings in townships.

    Review staffing levels at HDC and staff satisfaction.

    Strengthen connections and engagement with Hauraki iwi and Māori.