Mayor of Waikato

The mayor is the leader of the council. Their job is to promote a vision for the district and lead the development of the council’s plans, policies and budget. The mayor appoints the deputy mayor, establishes committees for particular topics, and appoints chairs for those committees. 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 Waikato District Council mayoral election.

Transport

Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

Transport

Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

  • Lobby government for completion of Southern Link with full ramps and maintain State Highway 1B as a highway to preserve a second ring road required in approximately 30 years.

    Lobby KiwiRail and government for increased rail connectivity for Te Kauwhata, Pokeno and Tuakau through commuter rail introduction in partnership with Waikato Regional Council.

    Preserve extra runway designation for Waikato District Council’s shareholding in Hamilton Airport to future-proof and increase the value of the shareholding.

  • Lobby government for completion of Southern Link with full ramps and maintain State Highway 1B as a highway to preserve a second ring road required in approximately 30 years.

    Lobby KiwiRail and government for increased rail connectivity for Te Kauwhata, Pokeno and Tuakau through commuter rail introduction in partnership with Waikato Regional Council.

    Preserve extra runway designation for Waikato District Council’s shareholding in Hamilton Airport to future-proof and increase the value of the shareholding.