Community catch-up and online meetings: let’s kōrero on key issues
Published on 24 April 2025
Join us at a community catch-up session in your ward for an informal chat, or jump online for a community meeting.
It’s an important time for decision-making at Council. We have two major consultations happening now:
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Local Waters Done Well – the future of water services in our district
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Rating Review – help to shape the future of rating in our district
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Plus, local elections are also coming up this year and we're keen to make sure you're enrolled to vote.
Our knowledgeable staff will be there to answer your questions, explain what these consultations mean for you, and help you share your feedback. If you’re unsure how to have your say, we can also guide you through the simple process.
There’s no formal presentation—just an opportunity to drop in at a time that suits you, ask questions, and be part of the conversation.
Your voice matters. Come and have your say.
Rating Review online community meeting
Curious about the Rating Review? Get the clarity you need at our online community meeting with our expert team.
Monday 28 April
6pm - 7pm
Online Microsoft Teams meeting
Find out more here
Local Water Done Well online community meeting
Want to know about Local Water Done Well and how it could affect you? Join us at one of our two online community meeting to ask questions and find out more from our experts.
Thursday 1 May
11am - 12pm
Online Microsoft Teams meeting
Thursday 1 May
7pm - 8pm
Online Microsoft Teams meeting
The key issues
Local Waters Done Well: Have your say from April 15 to May 15
Local Waters Done Well is a Government-mandated reform that will change how drinking water, stormwater, and wastewater services are managed. Change is coming, but you can help shape what it looks like.
We’re consulting on two options:
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Option 1 – Keep water services in-house under Council management, with finances separated from other services.
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Option 2 – Join forces with neighbouring councils through a council-controlled organisation.
Your water will still be delivered, but how it's managed will impact ratepayers now and in the future. We've weighed the pros and cons—now we need your input.
Find out more about Local Water Done Well
Rating Review 2025: Give us your feedback from 10 April to 12 May
We’re reviewing our rating system to make it fairer, more transparent, and better suited to our district’s needs. This is your chance to help shape how rates are calculated.
We’re proposing:
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Switching from land value to capital value for general rates, aligning with most councils in New Zealand.
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Adjusting targeted rates for Rubbish and Recycling, and District Transportation and Building Control.
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Revisiting how second dwellings are rated.
This isn’t about collecting more rates—it’s about ensuring they’re shared more fairly. Let us know what you think.
Find out more about the Rating Review
Local Elections 2025 – Are You Ready?
Local elections are coming this October, giving you the chance to shape the future of Thames-Coromandel. You can stand as a candidate for Council or Community Board, or vote for the person who best represents your interests—but you must be enrolled.
To enrol, you must be:
If you’re on the electoral roll, you can vote in both central and local elections. To vote for a Māori ward candidate, you must be on the Māori electoral roll.
Check, update, or enrol now at vote.nz.
Find out more about local elections