South Waikato District Council

Tokoroa Ward
The South Waikato 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 Tokoroa 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 South Waikato District Council election.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

  • Facilitate local business, investment and development and do not compete with or displace private enterprise.

    Refocus on core services including road works, rubbish, waters and maintenance and stop spending borrowed money on vanity projects.

    Remove and reduce compliance costs where possible.

  • Ensure initiatives and pathways bridge the gap between high school, tertiary education and employment to retain local talent.

    Ensure Toi Ohomai campus stays open in Tokoroa.

    Promote the South Waikato as a tourism destination to diversify economic opportunities alongside the industrial sector.

  • Facilitate local business, investment and development and do not compete with or displace private enterprise.

    Refocus on core services including road works, rubbish, waters and maintenance and stop spending borrowed money on vanity projects.

    Remove and reduce compliance costs where possible.

  • Ensure initiatives and pathways bridge the gap between high school, tertiary education and employment to retain local talent.

    Ensure Toi Ohomai campus stays open in Tokoroa.

    Promote the South Waikato as a tourism destination to diversify economic opportunities alongside the industrial sector.