NZ Local Elections 2025

Waimate District Council

Hakataramea-Waihaorunga Ward
The Waimate 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 eight councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). one councillor will be elected from the Hakataramea-Waihaorunga 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 Waimate District Council election.

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Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

  • Encourage businesses and industry to establish themselves in Waimate and offer employment opportunities to youth.

    Highlight and promote heritage aspects of Waimate as well as annual events such as Strawberry Fare, motor vehicle and bike events.

    Support local businesses to provide a wide range of services to the community while encouraging the community to support local business.

  • Encourage businesses and industry to establish themselves in Waimate and offer employment opportunities to youth.

    Highlight and promote heritage aspects of Waimate as well as annual events such as Strawberry Fare, motor vehicle and bike events.

    Support local businesses to provide a wide range of services to the community while encouraging the community to support local business.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change and resilience

Environment

Environment

Housing and planning

Housing and planning

Jobs and economy

Jobs and economy

Local democracy

Local democracy

Rates and revenue

Rates and revenue

Recreation and culture

Recreation and culture

Transport

Transport

Utilities and services

Utilities and services

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