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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Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

  • Advocate openly for the need for all residents and ratepayers of the ward to assist in developing a priority core activities plan.

    Be a reliable and trusted ward councillor on all aspects of council business having the backing of ratepayers and residents.

    Ensure the viability of the council without significant increases in ratepayer contributions.

  • Offer a modern feedback mechanism so ratepayers can ask questions or suggest agenda items.

    Start publishing easy-to-read summaries of council minutes alongside full details.

    Start regular quarterly web-published budget health checks with a plain language summary of the current budget and how it is tracking.

  • Advocate openly for the need for all residents and ratepayers of the ward to assist in developing a priority core activities plan.

    Be a reliable and trusted ward councillor on all aspects of council business having the backing of ratepayers and residents.

    Ensure the viability of the council without significant increases in ratepayer contributions.

  • Offer a modern feedback mechanism so ratepayers can ask questions or suggest agenda items.

    Start publishing easy-to-read summaries of council minutes alongside full details.

    Start regular quarterly web-published budget health checks with a plain language summary of the current budget and how it is tracking.

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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