Standards, guidelines and performance

The Local Governance Statement explains how we engage with our community and make decisions. The Triennial Agreement explains how local councils communicate and work together.

We're committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for everyone. Read our H&S policy and our requirements for contractors.

It's important that we achieve best public value when we procure goods and services. Our procurement policy and processes aim to achieve best public value and promote broader environmental, social, cultural and economic outcomes.

We're committed to creating a community that encourages discussion and self-expression. Our social media guidelines outline how we use online platforms to communicate with the public in a professional, respectful, and trustworthy way, while managing risk and protecting privacy.

Waikato Regional Council takes your privacy seriously. Our privacy policies describe how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information, and how we meet our obligations under privacy legislation.

We aim to be the best, and we want you to have confidence in the way we work and our performance. Our audit certifications show how Waikato Regional Council meets required standards and regulatory obligations, and how we independently assess and verify our performance.

CCO reports provide information about the performance, governance, and accountability of the organisations we oversee, ensuring transparency in how public services are delivered.

Learn how Waikato Regional Council uses drones to support environmental monitoring, compliance, flood response, and infrastructure management.