Waikato Regional Council

Thames-Coromandel 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 Thames-Coromandel 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.

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.

  • Investigate increased maritime transport for both the public and tourists and support Coromandel's road vulnerability.

    Push back against government zero emission buses policy because replacing the fleet is simply unaffordable for current ratepayers.

    Support increased rail freight between Auckland, Waikato and Tauranga.

  • Advocate for resilient transport infrastructure by investing in safer roads and transport that can withstand storms, floods and climate impacts.

    Improve reliable and accessible public transport by improving bus and train services, especially for rural and coastal communities.

    Promote sustainable transport choices by promoting low-emission transport options and aligning transport planning with climate and environmental goals.

  • Investigate increased maritime transport for both the public and tourists and support Coromandel's road vulnerability.

    Push back against government zero emission buses policy because replacing the fleet is simply unaffordable for current ratepayers.

    Support increased rail freight between Auckland, Waikato and Tauranga.

  • Advocate for resilient transport infrastructure by investing in safer roads and transport that can withstand storms, floods and climate impacts.

    Improve reliable and accessible public transport by improving bus and train services, especially for rural and coastal communities.

    Promote sustainable transport choices by promoting low-emission transport options and aligning transport planning with climate and environmental goals.