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.

Transport

Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

Transport

Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

  • Build on good work for Waipā Airport to attract international visitors to the region and advocate for a shared council smart promotion plan.

    Continue work with Cambridge connections and progress Te Awamutu/Kihikihi visions anticipating growth demands while supporting Pīrongia visions.

    Support future visions and plans for safe, shared public roads, pathways and spaces that are better for abled and impaired users across Waipā.

  • Improve public transport links to connect rural communities, marae and town centres, ensuring access for all whānau.

    Maintain and upgrade existing transport routes to ensure safe, reliable access for communities and emergency services.

    Upgrade roads, bridges and footpaths with designs that respect the environment and connect key cultural and community sites.

  • Build on good work for Waipā Airport to attract international visitors to the region and advocate for a shared council smart promotion plan.

    Continue work with Cambridge connections and progress Te Awamutu/Kihikihi visions anticipating growth demands while supporting Pīrongia visions.

    Support future visions and plans for safe, shared public roads, pathways and spaces that are better for abled and impaired users across Waipā.

  • Improve public transport links to connect rural communities, marae and town centres, ensuring access for all whānau.

    Maintain and upgrade existing transport routes to ensure safe, reliable access for communities and emergency services.

    Upgrade roads, bridges and footpaths with designs that respect the environment and connect key cultural and community sites.