NZ Local Elections 2025

Thames-Coromandel District Council

South East 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). two councillors will be elected from the South East 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.

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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.

  • Encourage local business by supporting buy-local campaigns, particularly in winter months.

    Explore skill development workshops that align with off-season business needs.

    Work with tourism operators in and out of the area to promote longer stays.

  • Consider other sector industries offering both short and long-term development opportunities while continuing tourism investment.

    Establish effective economic working groups to advise council covering business, iwi and Department of Conservation.

    Include economic development and control of that in a proposed ward plan as critical for the district's future.

  • Encourage local business by supporting buy-local campaigns, particularly in winter months.

    Explore skill development workshops that align with off-season business needs.

    Work with tourism operators in and out of the area to promote longer stays.

  • Consider other sector industries offering both short and long-term development opportunities while continuing tourism investment.

    Establish effective economic working groups to advise council covering business, iwi and Department of Conservation.

    Include economic development and control of that in a proposed ward plan as critical for the district's future.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change and resilience

Environment

Environment

Housing and planning

Housing and planning

Jobs and economy

Jobs and economy

Local democracy

Local democracy

Rates and revenue

Rates and revenue

Recreation and culture

Recreation and culture

Transport

Transport

Utilities and services

Utilities and services

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