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.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

  • Encourage local and district-wide sports, recreational and cultural participation and visitor activities at the grassroots level.

    Enforce liquor licensing activities to ensure a balanced business and visitor approach while minimising and reducing social harm.

    Sustainably and actively leverage world-leading outdoor settings for local and visitor recreational experiences while protecting uniqueness.

  • Encourage local and district-wide sports, recreational and cultural participation and visitor activities at the grassroots level.

    Enforce liquor licensing activities to ensure a balanced business and visitor approach while minimising and reducing social harm.

    Sustainably and actively leverage world-leading outdoor settings for local and visitor recreational experiences while protecting uniqueness.