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.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

  • Commit to listening and supporting the community I represent on council.

    Commit to open transparent council meetings.

    Let the community decide what representation they want their council to be.

  • Promote the local community board open forum for local residents to express their concerns, ideas and requests.

    Provide a contact for all residents to express concerns and problems and represent them as a councillor.

    Support local Chamber of Commerce and all community groups to work and promote Waipa.

  • Improve council satisfaction survey results.

    Look at opportunities to work with neighbouring councils to maximise efficiencies.

  • Commit to listening and supporting the community I represent on council.

    Commit to open transparent council meetings.

    Let the community decide what representation they want their council to be.

  • Promote the local community board open forum for local residents to express their concerns, ideas and requests.

    Provide a contact for all residents to express concerns and problems and represent them as a councillor.

    Support local Chamber of Commerce and all community groups to work and promote Waipa.

  • Improve council satisfaction survey results.

    Look at opportunities to work with neighbouring councils to maximise efficiencies.