Waimakariri District Council

Oxford-Ohoka Ward
The Waimakariri 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 ten councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). two councillors will be elected from the Oxford-Ohoka 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 Waimakariri 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.

  • Advocate for more sports tournaments and events as an economic stimulus for the district.

    Connect communities through local initiatives like the extension of the Oxford gym and the Wolffs Rd Footbridge restoration.

    Promote the creation of local volunteer groups to self-manage particular parks, reserves or community facilities with Waimakariri District Council advice.

  • Build stronger communities through supporting community hubs and inclusive, accessible, youth-friendly and age-friendly facilities for all.

    Maintain sports grounds and parks to a high standard and ensure provision of recreational facilities keeps pace with population growth.

    Support events that bring communities together, create vibrancy and enhance Waimakariri's economy and reputation as a great place to live and work.

  • Critically assess non-essential projects and seek genuine voter input before committing funds.

    Maintain all current core community facilities to meet a growing population.

    Review all recreational and cultural spending to ensure it is affordable and necessary.

  • Advocate for more sports tournaments and events as an economic stimulus for the district.

    Connect communities through local initiatives like the extension of the Oxford gym and the Wolffs Rd Footbridge restoration.

    Promote the creation of local volunteer groups to self-manage particular parks, reserves or community facilities with Waimakariri District Council advice.

  • Build stronger communities through supporting community hubs and inclusive, accessible, youth-friendly and age-friendly facilities for all.

    Maintain sports grounds and parks to a high standard and ensure provision of recreational facilities keeps pace with population growth.

    Support events that bring communities together, create vibrancy and enhance Waimakariri's economy and reputation as a great place to live and work.

  • Critically assess non-essential projects and seek genuine voter input before committing funds.

    Maintain all current core community facilities to meet a growing population.

    Review all recreational and cultural spending to ensure it is affordable and necessary.