Thames-Coromandel District Council

Mercury Bay General Ward
The Thames-Coromandel 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). three councillors will be elected from the Mercury Bay 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 Thames-Coromandel 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.

  • Enable metered potable water services for all urban SUIPs. Water is a scarce, valuable resource. User-paid, metered services reduce wastage.

    Increase pest control to protect biodiversity.

    Minimise council spending. Focus on back-to-basics. Relentless focus on value for money.

  • Enable metered potable water services for all urban SUIPs. Water is a scarce, valuable resource. User-paid, metered services reduce wastage.

    Increase pest control to protect biodiversity.

    Minimise council spending. Focus on back-to-basics. Relentless focus on value for money.