NZ Local Elections 2025

Waitomo District Council

Waitomo Rural 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 Waitomo Rural 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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Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

  • Ensure council procurement policies prioritise value for money while supporting local suppliers.

    Invest in essential infrastructure that supports commerce, tourism and long-term economic growth.

    Work with local businesses to cut red tape and reduce compliance costs so they can grow and hire more staff.

  • Champion tourism that directs visitors beyond the caves to Te Kūiti and other villages, bringing in outside income without extra rates.

    Meet with local businesses across the district to hear their needs and work on council support that helps them survive and thrive.

    Support business workshops that grow small and online businesses, lifting incomes, attracting outside money and easing the rates burden.

  • Ensure council procurement policies prioritise value for money while supporting local suppliers.

    Invest in essential infrastructure that supports commerce, tourism and long-term economic growth.

    Work with local businesses to cut red tape and reduce compliance costs so they can grow and hire more staff.

  • Champion tourism that directs visitors beyond the caves to Te Kūiti and other villages, bringing in outside income without extra rates.

    Meet with local businesses across the district to hear their needs and work on council support that helps them survive and thrive.

    Support business workshops that grow small and online businesses, lifting incomes, attracting outside money and easing the rates burden.

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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