Waikato Regional Council

Taupō-Rotorua General Constituency
The Waikato Regional Council makes decisions about managing resources in the region, such as air, water, soil and the coastline. It also carries out plant and pest control, helps prepare for natural disasters, and is involved in regional transport. The council is made up of 14 councillors. Councillors are elected to represent constituencies (areas in the region). one councillor will be elected from the Taupō-Rotorua constituency. 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 Regional Council election.

Utilities and services

Councils are responsible for a wide range of utilities and services that we all rely on, from rubbish and recycling to street cleaning. Councils are currently also responsible for managing waste water, storm water and drinking water infrastructure – the ‘Three Waters’. But that may be about to change, with central government seeking to shift the delivery of Three Waters services to four new larger entities, which could borrow enough to upgrade the country’s water infrastructure.

Utilities and services

Councils are responsible for a wide range of utilities and services that we all rely on, from rubbish and recycling to street cleaning. Councils are currently also responsible for managing waste water, storm water and drinking water infrastructure – the ‘Three Waters’. But that may be about to change, with central government seeking to shift the delivery of Three Waters services to four new larger entities, which could borrow enough to upgrade the country’s water infrastructure.

  • Manage drinking water supply, wastewater, and sewerage to ensure safe, clean, and reliable three waters services for all communities.

    Provide better environmental monitoring services, such as maritime alerts and rainfall tracking, to safeguard communities and ecosystems.

  • Strive for outstanding customer service in every way Waikato Regional Council engages with the community.

    Support governance processes that ensure Waikato Regional Council enforces compliance fairly and consistently.

  • Manage drinking water supply, wastewater, and sewerage to ensure safe, clean, and reliable three waters services for all communities.

    Provide better environmental monitoring services, such as maritime alerts and rainfall tracking, to safeguard communities and ecosystems.

  • Strive for outstanding customer service in every way Waikato Regional Council engages with the community.

    Support governance processes that ensure Waikato Regional Council enforces compliance fairly and consistently.