The doors to our Whitianga and Paeroa offices will be closed for the summer break from 4pm on Friday, 20 December, while our Taupō and Hamilton offices will close for the summer break at 1pm on Tuesday, 24 December. All offices will reopen on Monday, 6 January 2025. To report air or water pollution, unsafe water activities in or on a river, lake or harbour, or make a general enquiry or information request during this time, call us 24/7 on 0800 800 401.

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What is a local governance statement?

A local governance statement outlines the ways in which a local authority engages with its community, makes decisions, and how people can become involved with their regional council.

He puka aratohu mā ngā kaikaunihera | Elected members’ handbook

This handbook is a guide to Waikato Regional Council, incorporating our Local Governance Statement.

We hope this resource is useful and contains all the information you need regarding the council and how you can become involved.

Triennial Agreement

The Local Government Act 2002 requires an Agreement between all local authorities within each region, no later than 1 March after each triennial general election. This Triennial Agreement sets out the protocols for communication and co-ordination amongst the authorities during the triennium, so all parties work collaboratively, maximise efficiency and promote wellbeing in their communities.

Committees, councillors and governance

Learn more about our governance role and the expectations of elected and external members.