| 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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Every decision made by councillors significantly impacts the lives of Waikato residents, today and for the future. Elected members have the responsibility to represent the interests of all residents and ratepayers in the region, going beyond their immediate constituencies.
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Working together with 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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