NZ Local Elections 2025

Waipā District Council

Te Awamutu and Kihikihi General Ward
The Waipā 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). three councillors will be elected from the Te Awamutu and Kihikihi 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 Waipā District Council election.

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Climate change and resilience

Climate change poses a huge challenge for communities as more frequent extreme weather events require us to rethink how we live and where. Local authorities are at the forefront of efforts to respond, with responsibilities for environmental planning and regulation, as well as civil defence. Many councils have plans to reduce emissions in their area and are working to help their communities adapt to a warming world.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change poses a huge challenge for communities as more frequent extreme weather events require us to rethink how we live and where. Local authorities are at the forefront of efforts to respond, with responsibilities for environmental planning and regulation, as well as civil defence. Many councils have plans to reduce emissions in their area and are working to help their communities adapt to a warming world.

  • Commit to a robust common sense Waipa civil defence policy and structure.

    Support common sense earthquake strengthening regulations.

  • Continue as CDEM regional joint committee chair and enhance resilience and readiness within the region.

    Ensure all communities receive training and knowledge of local major risks to build and improve resilience.

    Ensure civil defence is supported and funded at both local and regional levels and ensure that staff are well trained in response and recovery.

  • Commit to Waipa having policies that protect the environment.

    Lead by example by minimising the council carbon footprint.

  • Commit to a robust common sense Waipa civil defence policy and structure.

    Support common sense earthquake strengthening regulations.

  • Continue as CDEM regional joint committee chair and enhance resilience and readiness within the region.

    Ensure all communities receive training and knowledge of local major risks to build and improve resilience.

    Ensure civil defence is supported and funded at both local and regional levels and ensure that staff are well trained in response and recovery.

  • Commit to Waipa having policies that protect the environment.

    Lead by example by minimising the council carbon footprint.

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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