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.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

  • Encourage and support a larger number of diverse events across the region to increase visitor numbers and boost the economy.

    Ensure parks and recreational areas are correctly maintained and managed through effective maintenance and replacement plans.

    Ensure community aspirations are utilised to plan and provide the public facilities they desire.

  • Hear what the community wants by actively engaging residents in decisions about arts, culture, sports and recreation priorities.

    Maintain or improve public facilities such as parks, pools, libraries and community halls to ensure they meet local needs.

    Support community events, festivals and cultural activities that celebrate and connect the diverse community.

  • Encourage and support a larger number of diverse events across the region to increase visitor numbers and boost the economy.

    Ensure parks and recreational areas are correctly maintained and managed through effective maintenance and replacement plans.

    Ensure community aspirations are utilised to plan and provide the public facilities they desire.

  • Hear what the community wants by actively engaging residents in decisions about arts, culture, sports and recreation priorities.

    Maintain or improve public facilities such as parks, pools, libraries and community halls to ensure they meet local needs.

    Support community events, festivals and cultural activities that celebrate and connect the diverse community.