NZ Local Elections 2025

Waitomo District Council

Te Kuiti Ward
The Waitomo 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 Te Kuiti 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 Waitomo District Council election.

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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.

  • Consider a cultural food festival to include Māori (mana whenua) and ethnic communities and acknowledge their value to Te Kuiti.

    Develop reforms that reflect changes to the size and role of the council and its constituents to make it more efficient and progressive.

    Promote monthly newsletter sign-up and consider printing copies for distribution from the council hub in town.

  • Investigate a better way through technology to increase community engagement from the comfort of their home.

  • Continue Te Rangai Whakakaupapa Korero committee for Māori engagement.

    Utilise an annual community survey for feedback.

    Engage in town meetings for important meetings such as the impact of flooding events on residents.

  • Consider a cultural food festival to include Māori (mana whenua) and ethnic communities and acknowledge their value to Te Kuiti.

    Develop reforms that reflect changes to the size and role of the council and its constituents to make it more efficient and progressive.

    Promote monthly newsletter sign-up and consider printing copies for distribution from the council hub in town.

  • Investigate a better way through technology to increase community engagement from the comfort of their home.

  • Continue Te Rangai Whakakaupapa Korero committee for Māori engagement.

    Utilise an annual community survey for feedback.

    Engage in town meetings for important meetings such as the impact of flooding events on residents.

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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