NZ Local Elections 2025

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.

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Jobs and economy

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

  • Cut red tape to help local businesses grow and create more jobs in the community.

    Launch apprenticeships and training programmes to get more young people into real, paying work.

    Prioritise buying local and hiring Waikato residents in council contracts to boost the regional economy and create jobs.

  • Encourage upgrading important infrastructure to make it better than just fit for purpose and make it durable.

  • Cut red tape to help local businesses grow and create more jobs in the community.

    Launch apprenticeships and training programmes to get more young people into real, paying work.

    Prioritise buying local and hiring Waikato residents in council contracts to boost the regional economy and create jobs.

  • Encourage upgrading important infrastructure to make it better than just fit for purpose and make it durable.

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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