NZ Local Elections 2025

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.

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From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

  • Restore and enhance Lake Ngaroto, Pirongia and Kakepuku as vibrant spaces for healthy, community-led outdoor activities.

    Support festivals and events celebrating mātauranga Māori, diversity and community connection across our district.

    Upgrade parks, pools and community facilities to reflect local culture, encourage active lifestyles and be welcoming for all.

  • Continue working with stakeholders such as Sport Waikato to promote wellbeing in communities and world-class facilities.

    Encourage more collaboration with community events as a district and make sure wellbeing with parks and reserves stays a top priority.

    Keep advocating for a new library in Cambridge, Te Paparoa skate park for Kihikihi and Pīrongia skatepark, prioritising support already given.

  • Restore and enhance Lake Ngaroto, Pirongia and Kakepuku as vibrant spaces for healthy, community-led outdoor activities.

    Support festivals and events celebrating mātauranga Māori, diversity and community connection across our district.

    Upgrade parks, pools and community facilities to reflect local culture, encourage active lifestyles and be welcoming for all.

  • Continue working with stakeholders such as Sport Waikato to promote wellbeing in communities and world-class facilities.

    Encourage more collaboration with community events as a district and make sure wellbeing with parks and reserves stays a top priority.

    Keep advocating for a new library in Cambridge, Te Paparoa skate park for Kihikihi and Pīrongia skatepark, prioritising support already given.

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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