Whangamatā Community Board

The Whangamatā Community Board represents your local community and advocates to Thames-Coromandel District Council about local issues, including public transport and facilities such as libraries and parks. The board is made up of four members. 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 Whangamatā Community Board election.

Utilities and services

Councils are responsible for a wide range of utilities and services that we all rely on, from rubbish and recycling to street cleaning. Councils are currently also responsible for managing waste water, storm water and drinking water infrastructure – the ‘Three Waters’. But that may be about to change, with central government seeking to shift the delivery of Three Waters services to four new larger entities, which could borrow enough to upgrade the country’s water infrastructure.

Utilities and services

Councils are responsible for a wide range of utilities and services that we all rely on, from rubbish and recycling to street cleaning. Councils are currently also responsible for managing waste water, storm water and drinking water infrastructure – the ‘Three Waters’. But that may be about to change, with central government seeking to shift the delivery of Three Waters services to four new larger entities, which could borrow enough to upgrade the country’s water infrastructure.

  • Manage a dog policy for summer and off-season animal movement and control.

    Manage waste with a new contractor including a reduced summer pickup in town, with glass pick-up to be monitored.

    Maintain good infrastructure for potable and wastewater, with the stormwater network currently being upgraded.

  • Manage a dog policy for summer and off-season animal movement and control.

    Manage waste with a new contractor including a reduced summer pickup in town, with glass pick-up to be monitored.

    Maintain good infrastructure for potable and wastewater, with the stormwater network currently being upgraded.