Waikato Regional Council

Hamilton General Constituency
The Waikato Regional Council makes decisions about managing resources in the region, such as air, water, soil and the coastline. It also carries out plant and pest control, helps prepare for natural disasters, and is involved in regional transport. The council is made up of 14 councillors. Councillors are elected to represent constituencies (areas in the region). four councillors will be elected from the Hamilton constituency. 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 Regional Council election.

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.

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.

  • Support agriculture which is the mainstay of the Waikato's economic prosperity.

    Lobby effectively with central government to ensure the Waikato stays top of mind for funding and development.

    Support reform of the RMA to remove constraints to business growth.

  • Drive growth with a regional energy strategy by harnessing renewables and natural assets to fuel innovation, jobs and economic resilience.

    Strengthen road and rail links to bring Waikato, Auckland and Bay of Plenty closer, boosting economies and realising efficiencies.

  • Empower youth and small businesses by fostering more opportunities for business and tourism through streamlining regulations.

    Boost regional economy by supporting local jobs and small businesses through investing in workforce development through job training.

    Strengthen local services and improve access to environmental infrastructure, particularly water infrastructure, by creating public-private partnerships.

  • Accelerate consenting processes to assist establishment of new businesses in the region.

    Ensure education providers engage with business to provide employees with the correct skill sets to meet demand.

    Speed up approvals process for new and replacement infrastructure and remove bureaucracy from the delivery process.

  • Promote public transport as an important part of our infrastructure.

  • Cooperate with local bodies and across the political spectrum to commit to a reasonable, consistent and long term infrastructure spend.

    Work across local bodies to cooperate and reduce duplication of services, including IT services.

    Provide a predictable long term pipeline of infrastructure work to local businesses to build confidence to grow employment and expertise.

  • Support agriculture which is the mainstay of the Waikato's economic prosperity.

    Lobby effectively with central government to ensure the Waikato stays top of mind for funding and development.

    Support reform of the RMA to remove constraints to business growth.

  • Drive growth with a regional energy strategy by harnessing renewables and natural assets to fuel innovation, jobs and economic resilience.

    Strengthen road and rail links to bring Waikato, Auckland and Bay of Plenty closer, boosting economies and realising efficiencies.

  • Empower youth and small businesses by fostering more opportunities for business and tourism through streamlining regulations.

    Boost regional economy by supporting local jobs and small businesses through investing in workforce development through job training.

    Strengthen local services and improve access to environmental infrastructure, particularly water infrastructure, by creating public-private partnerships.

  • Accelerate consenting processes to assist establishment of new businesses in the region.

    Ensure education providers engage with business to provide employees with the correct skill sets to meet demand.

    Speed up approvals process for new and replacement infrastructure and remove bureaucracy from the delivery process.

  • Promote public transport as an important part of our infrastructure.

  • Cooperate with local bodies and across the political spectrum to commit to a reasonable, consistent and long term infrastructure spend.

    Work across local bodies to cooperate and reduce duplication of services, including IT services.

    Provide a predictable long term pipeline of infrastructure work to local businesses to build confidence to grow employment and expertise.