NZ Local Elections 2025

Waipa District Council

Pirongia and Kakepuku General Ward
The Waipa 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 11 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). two councillors will be elected from the Pirongia and Kakepuku 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 Waipa District Council election.

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Housing and planning

Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.

Housing and planning

Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.

  • Ensure Waipā's strong planning culture continues to provide timely land supply and zoning provisions so that growth is well managed.

    Explore opportunities for affordable housing supply in Waipā so it is attractive to families to live here.

  • Ensure Waipā's strong planning culture continues to provide timely land supply and zoning provisions so that growth is well managed.

    Explore opportunities for affordable housing supply in Waipā so it is attractive to families to live here.

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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