NZ Local Elections 2025

Waikato Regional Council

Waihou 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). two councillors will be elected from the Waihou 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.

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Julie Taylor

Julie Taylor

Robert Cookson

Robert Cookson

Walt Cavendish

Walt Cavendish

Keith Holmes

Keith Holmes

Linsday Algra

Linsday Algra

Keith Holmes

Keith Holmes

Why I'm standing

There is a wise saying that says ... "It is easier to change the culture from within the tent than from outside the tent."

About me

My life and values have been if you "take", you must also "give", thus mine has been a building process of competency in public service, I now have the time, the knowledge, the leadership and governance capability to add a lot value to WRC.

My priorities
  1. Change the WRC culture into a can-do culture.
  2. Get exceptional governance operating at councillor level.
  3. Drive superior line accountability and performance from the CEO down through all levels of staff.
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Waihou

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Why I'm standing

There is a wise saying that says ... "It is easier to change the culture from within the tent than from outside the tent."

About me

My life and values have been if you "take", you must also "give", thus mine has been a building process of competency in public service, I now have the time, the knowledge, the leadership and governance capability to add a lot value to WRC.

My priorities
  1. Change the WRC culture into a can-do culture.
  2. Get exceptional governance operating at councillor level.
  3. Drive superior line accountability and performance from the CEO down through all levels of staff.
Residence

Waihou

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