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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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.

  • Ensure council is a place for real, honest conversations on costs, rates, comparisons and where deeper review is needed.

    Ensure residents’ survey feedback drives a clear action plan focusing on what council can control and continual improvement year on year.

    Lead with respect and a can-do attitude, building a council culture that attracts talent and focuses on solutions.

  • Engage with all communities through targeted practical consultation methods.

    Protect ratepayer funds by setting limits on council debt and spending.

    Streamline council operations to focus on core services and reduce unnecessary spending.

  • Ensure council is a place for real, honest conversations on costs, rates, comparisons and where deeper review is needed.

    Ensure residents’ survey feedback drives a clear action plan focusing on what council can control and continual improvement year on year.

    Lead with respect and a can-do attitude, building a council culture that attracts talent and focuses on solutions.

  • Engage with all communities through targeted practical consultation methods.

    Protect ratepayer funds by setting limits on council debt and spending.

    Streamline council operations to focus on core services and reduce unnecessary spending.

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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