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

Robert Cookson

Waihou constituent counsellor for Waikato Regional Council

Robert Cookson

Waihou constituent counsellor for Waikato Regional Council

Why I'm standing

I believe that the cost structure of Waikato Regional Council needs to be changed, as this model will be far too expensive for targeted ratepayers in the future.

About me

I have lived in Springdale my whole life. I'm owner of a dairy farm just out of both Morrinsville and Te Aroha. I support the rate's control team.

My priorities
  1. Cut the $16.9 million annual spend on consultants.
  2. Return all surplus back to ratepayers.
  3. Stop council costing up to $2.68 to manage one dollar spend.
Current role

Waihou constituent counsellor for Waikato Regional Council

Residence

Springdale

Age

53

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Why I'm standing

I believe that the cost structure of Waikato Regional Council needs to be changed, as this model will be far too expensive for targeted ratepayers in the future.

About me

I have lived in Springdale my whole life. I'm owner of a dairy farm just out of both Morrinsville and Te Aroha. I support the rate's control team.

My priorities
  1. Cut the $16.9 million annual spend on consultants.
  2. Return all surplus back to ratepayers.
  3. Stop council costing up to $2.68 to manage one dollar spend.
Current role

Waihou constituent counsellor for Waikato Regional Council

Residence

Springdale

Age

53

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