2025 Local Elections

Wairoa District Council

Wairoa General Ward
The Wairoa 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 six councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). three councillors will be elected from the Wairoa 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 Wairoa District Council election.

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

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.

  • Produce a fit-for-purpose and actionable long-term economic development plan.

    Create a visitor attraction action plan to promote natural resources and facilities.

    Develop work experience programs with local businesses.

  • Promote State Highway 38 upgrade as a regional economic lifeline for trade and tourism.

    Foster youth employment through targeted apprenticeships and skill programmes.

    Facilitate business workshops to upskill entrepreneurs, focusing on sustainable practices and digital tools to boost competitiveness.

  • Produce a fit-for-purpose and actionable long-term economic development plan.

    Create a visitor attraction action plan to promote natural resources and facilities.

    Develop work experience programs with local businesses.

  • Promote State Highway 38 upgrade as a regional economic lifeline for trade and tourism.

    Foster youth employment through targeted apprenticeships and skill programmes.

    Facilitate business workshops to upskill entrepreneurs, focusing on sustainable practices and digital tools to boost competitiveness.

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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