Wairoa District Council

Wairoa General Ward
The Wairoa 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 six councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). three councillors will be elected from the Wairoa 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 Wairoa 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.

  • Enhance stormwater management by covering urban drains to prevent waterway contamination.

    Promote zero waste by expanding recycling and introducing a compost plant for green waste from industries such as AFFCO.

    Upgrade wastewater systems to stop Wairoa River discharge using land-based irrigation for treated water.

  • Establish a recycling plant to turn harvesting slash into bio-fuels.

    Improve quantity of native planting along river tributaries and farmland water courses.

    Reduce forestation of quality arable farmland.

  • Enhance stormwater management by covering urban drains to prevent waterway contamination.

    Promote zero waste by expanding recycling and introducing a compost plant for green waste from industries such as AFFCO.

    Upgrade wastewater systems to stop Wairoa River discharge using land-based irrigation for treated water.

  • Establish a recycling plant to turn harvesting slash into bio-fuels.

    Improve quantity of native planting along river tributaries and farmland water courses.

    Reduce forestation of quality arable farmland.