2025 Local Elections

Waipā District Council

Waipā Māori Ward
The Waipā 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 11 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). one councillor will be elected from the Waipā 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 Waipā District Council election.

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Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

  • Enhance Māori representation and partnership in council decisions to uphold Te Tiriti principles and empower iwi and hapū voices.

    Embed Māori wards in council policy to secure lasting representation and uphold diverse voices in every decision.

    Strengthen public engagement by creating accessible, inclusive forums that respect tikanga and encourage meaningful community input.

  • Build on Ahu Ake's success by engaging all voices, ensuring visibility and empowering Waipā's communities to shape their shared future.

    Advocate for informed civics education about representation and continue to dispel misinformation about Māori wards and representation.

    Continue to seek ongoing updates of internal staff wellbeing and workplace satisfaction and advocate for regular staff surveys or responses.

  • Enhance Māori representation and partnership in council decisions to uphold Te Tiriti principles and empower iwi and hapū voices.

    Embed Māori wards in council policy to secure lasting representation and uphold diverse voices in every decision.

    Strengthen public engagement by creating accessible, inclusive forums that respect tikanga and encourage meaningful community input.

  • Build on Ahu Ake's success by engaging all voices, ensuring visibility and empowering Waipā's communities to shape their shared future.

    Advocate for informed civics education about representation and continue to dispel misinformation about Māori wards and representation.

    Continue to seek ongoing updates of internal staff wellbeing and workplace satisfaction and advocate for regular staff surveys or responses.

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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