| Date | Event |
| 4 July | Candidate nominations open and roll opens for public inspection |
| 1 August at 12 noon | Candidate nominations close and roll closes |
| 6 August | Public notice of candidates’ names |
| 9-22 September | Voting documents delivered |
| 7 October | Last day for posting vote by mail. After this date, votes must be returned to council’s secure ballot boxes. |
| 11 October at 12 noon | Election day – voting closes midday |
| 11 October from 12 noon | Progress results |
| 16-22 October | Declaration of results |
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There are not enough New Zealanders voting in local elections. There are many reasons for low levels of engagement – lack of knowledge of the work councils do, a perceived low ability to influence change, lack of competition between candidates, and lack of knowledge about the candidates and their views. Find out what you can do to inform yourself on the matters of the regional council and to get votes.
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Our purpose
Working together with others for a Waikato region that has a healthy environment, vibrant communities and strong economy.
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What we do
Improving water quality, enhancing the health of our coastal and marine ecosystems, protecting and restoring our unique native plants and animals and the ecosystems they live in, keeping people safe on our roads and waterways as well as from floods and other hazards, and providing passenger transport services.
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