Waipā District Council

Waipā Māori 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). one councillor will be elected from the Waipā 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.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

  • Advocate for an authentic circular Waipā waste model system and for an adapted model similar to Raglan Xtreme Waste site.

    Continue to seek the reclamation and restoration of biodiversity in Waipā and take collaborative action for pest control across the district.

    Encourage more collaboration with partners and stakeholders, including water monitoring and protection, and work with past and present taiao knowledge holders.

  • Promote waste minimisation through education, recycling and zero-waste initiatives that respect the environment and Māori values.

    Protect water quality by partnering with iwi and hapū to restore waterways, uphold tikanga and prevent pollution for healthy wai and ecosystems.

    Support biodiversity by controlling pests and restoring native habitats, guided by kaitiakitanga and community-led conservation efforts.

  • Advocate for an authentic circular Waipā waste model system and for an adapted model similar to Raglan Xtreme Waste site.

    Continue to seek the reclamation and restoration of biodiversity in Waipā and take collaborative action for pest control across the district.

    Encourage more collaboration with partners and stakeholders, including water monitoring and protection, and work with past and present taiao knowledge holders.

  • Promote waste minimisation through education, recycling and zero-waste initiatives that respect the environment and Māori values.

    Protect water quality by partnering with iwi and hapū to restore waterways, uphold tikanga and prevent pollution for healthy wai and ecosystems.

    Support biodiversity by controlling pests and restoring native habitats, guided by kaitiakitanga and community-led conservation efforts.