NZ Local Elections 2025

Waimate District Council

Waimate 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). four councillors will be elected from the Waimate 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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Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

  • Maintain, improve and provide new infrastructure where appropriate to encourage new businesses and employment.

    Work with businesses and community groups to enhance business growth and increase visitors to the town.

    Work with the high school, the ecosanctuary and conservation groups to increase work experience for youth and others in biodiversity.

  • Develop Waimate as a place to visit rather than just pass through; lots of tourists don't stop here.

    Prioritise council procurement of goods and services to local suppliers to keep the local economy buoyant.

    Use the council media group to advertise local events well outside the Waimate district, including walks, bike trails, disc golf and golf.

  • Maintain, improve and provide new infrastructure where appropriate to encourage new businesses and employment.

    Work with businesses and community groups to enhance business growth and increase visitors to the town.

    Work with the high school, the ecosanctuary and conservation groups to increase work experience for youth and others in biodiversity.

  • Develop Waimate as a place to visit rather than just pass through; lots of tourists don't stop here.

    Prioritise council procurement of goods and services to local suppliers to keep the local economy buoyant.

    Use the council media group to advertise local events well outside the Waimate district, including walks, bike trails, disc golf and golf.

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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