Waimarino-Waiouru Community Board

The Waimarino-Waiouru Community Board represents your local community and advocates to Ruapehu District Council about local issues, including public transport and facilities such as libraries and parks. The board is made up of six members: five members elected by voters, and one member from the Ruapehu District Council.  This is a single transferable vote (STV) election, so you vote by ranking the candidates on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Waimarino-Waiouru Community Board 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.

  • Commit council to fulfilling its promises of zero waste by 2040 through effective reductions in waste generation and increased recycling.

    Ensure the quality of fresh water in the region achieves the highest standards available as control moves to the CCO model.

    Work with iwi and stakeholders across the district to fulfil aspirations for a predator-free region by 2035, utilising partnerships for this.

  • Listen to the community to hear their concerns about the environment.

    Minimise the district's waste by supporting recycling, composting and initiatives to reduce single-use products.

    Support council to make good decisions that benefit the community.

  • Commit council to fulfilling its promises of zero waste by 2040 through effective reductions in waste generation and increased recycling.

    Ensure the quality of fresh water in the region achieves the highest standards available as control moves to the CCO model.

    Work with iwi and stakeholders across the district to fulfil aspirations for a predator-free region by 2035, utilising partnerships for this.

  • Listen to the community to hear their concerns about the environment.

    Minimise the district's waste by supporting recycling, composting and initiatives to reduce single-use products.

    Support council to make good decisions that benefit the community.