Waikato District Council

Tuakau-Pōkeno General Ward
The Waikato 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 13 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). two councillors will be elected from the Tuakau-Pōkeno 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 Waikato 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.

  • Cut waste by backing community recycling hubs and rewarding businesses that reduce packaging.

    Stop wasting money on ineffective pest control and focus on restoring native bush and wetlands that actually bring wildlife back.

    Upgrade wastewater and stormwater systems to stop raw sewage from polluting rivers like the Waikato River whenever there is heavy rain.

  • Cut waste by backing community recycling hubs and rewarding businesses that reduce packaging.

    Stop wasting money on ineffective pest control and focus on restoring native bush and wetlands that actually bring wildlife back.

    Upgrade wastewater and stormwater systems to stop raw sewage from polluting rivers like the Waikato River whenever there is heavy rain.