Rotorua District Council

Te Ipu Wai Auraki General Ward
The Rotorua 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 ten councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). six councillors will be elected from the Te Ipu Wai Auraki 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 Rotorua District Council election.

Utilities and services

Councils are responsible for a wide range of utilities and services that we all rely on, from rubbish and recycling to street cleaning. Councils are currently also responsible for managing waste water, storm water and drinking water infrastructure – the ‘Three Waters’. But that may be about to change, with central government seeking to shift the delivery of Three Waters services to four new larger entities, which could borrow enough to upgrade the country’s water infrastructure.

Utilities and services

Councils are responsible for a wide range of utilities and services that we all rely on, from rubbish and recycling to street cleaning. Councils are currently also responsible for managing waste water, storm water and drinking water infrastructure – the ‘Three Waters’. But that may be about to change, with central government seeking to shift the delivery of Three Waters services to four new larger entities, which could borrow enough to upgrade the country’s water infrastructure.

  • Maintain Three Waters infrastructure.

    Negotiate treated wastewater dispersal system.

    Sustain rubbish collection and recycling services.

  • Reform dog control rules to make it cheaper for responsible dog owners and make Rotorua more dog friendly.

    Work with other councils to reduce cost of government imposed water rules.

  • Advocate for Rotorua district with upcoming water reform Local Water Done Well, ensuring sustainable solutions.

    Cut landfill use to reduce Rotorua's carbon footprint and protect the environment.

    Ensure compliance with Local Water Done Well reforms while safeguarding lakes and waterways.

  • Reject extra bin for food waste as too costly and unpractical for residents.

    Review dog control with more benefits for responsible dog owners and provide extra dog parks where possible.

  • Enhance animal control services with timely response and promote responsible dog ownership on animal control and dog licensing.

    Expand curbside recycling to include more materials and reduce landfill waste in rubbish and recycling.

    Upgrade Three Waters infrastructure for drinking water supply, wastewater and sewerage to ensure safe, reliable service and environmental protection.

  • Maintain Three Waters infrastructure.

    Negotiate treated wastewater dispersal system.

    Sustain rubbish collection and recycling services.

  • Reform dog control rules to make it cheaper for responsible dog owners and make Rotorua more dog friendly.

    Work with other councils to reduce cost of government imposed water rules.

  • Advocate for Rotorua district with upcoming water reform Local Water Done Well, ensuring sustainable solutions.

    Cut landfill use to reduce Rotorua's carbon footprint and protect the environment.

    Ensure compliance with Local Water Done Well reforms while safeguarding lakes and waterways.

  • Reject extra bin for food waste as too costly and unpractical for residents.

    Review dog control with more benefits for responsible dog owners and provide extra dog parks where possible.

  • Enhance animal control services with timely response and promote responsible dog ownership on animal control and dog licensing.

    Expand curbside recycling to include more materials and reduce landfill waste in rubbish and recycling.

    Upgrade Three Waters infrastructure for drinking water supply, wastewater and sewerage to ensure safe, reliable service and environmental protection.