Waikato District Council

Tamahere-Woodlands General Ward
The Waikato 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 13 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). two councillors will be elected from the Tamahere-Woodlands 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 Waikato 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.

  • Ensure programs and facilities are accessible to people of all ages and backgrounds.

    Maintain, develop and upgrade sports fields, courts and facilities.

    Provide grants for events and simplify event approval and permitting processes.

  • Maintain access arrangements with Hamilton City for use of its libraries.

    Support initiatives in Tamahere-Woodlands for community recreation, including Matangi Recreational Reserve, Hukanui Park and Tamahere Reserve.

    Support the work of the Waikato District Heritage Forum.

  • Ensure programs and facilities are accessible to people of all ages and backgrounds.

    Maintain, develop and upgrade sports fields, courts and facilities.

    Provide grants for events and simplify event approval and permitting processes.

  • Maintain access arrangements with Hamilton City for use of its libraries.

    Support initiatives in Tamahere-Woodlands for community recreation, including Matangi Recreational Reserve, Hukanui Park and Tamahere Reserve.

    Support the work of the Waikato District Heritage Forum.