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Waikato District Council - Te Kaunihera aa Takiwaa o Waikato

Community Voice Panel

The Community Voice Panel is a group of Waikato District residents who want to help shape local decisions. 

Panel members receive short online surveys throughout the year on topics that matter to them such as parks, roading, new facilities, environmental initiatives, and future planning, with some opportunities to take part in-person.

Feedback received helps guide Council decisions and ensures our communities have a direct voice in local planning and services.

Join the Community Voice Panel

Why join? 

  • It’s quick and easy  
    Receive a few short surveys a year. It’s convenient, flexible, and easy to participate. 

  • Your voice matters 
    Your feedback helps us plan services, projects, and improvements across the district. 

  • Be in to win 
    Every completed survey puts you in the draw for local prizes.

 

How it works 

Step 1. Sign up
Tell us a little bit about yourself so we can send surveys relevant to you. 

Step 2. Receive short surveys 
We’ll email you a few times a year. Topics vary depending on community priorities. 

Step 3. Make an impact 
Your responses are reviewed by Council teams and used to guide projects and decisions. 

Step 4. See the results 
We share the survey results, and updates on how your feedback influenced decisions.

Panel details

  • This survey will collect information about you so we can tailor surveys to suit your interests.
  • You can leave the panel at any time by clicking 'opt-out' in any survey invitation email.   
  • This panel is only open to residents of the Waikato District who are aged 16 years or older

If you have questions or need help signing up, please email communityvoicepanel@waidc.govt.nz.

Frequently asked questions

We want to make it easier for residents to share their views on key topics and issues, especially those who may not usually take part in consultations. The panel creates an ongoing, two-way conversation between Council and our communities.
Anyone aged 16 and over who lives in the Waikato District is encouraged to join. We’re aiming to create a diverse panel that reflects all parts of our communities, from different ages, backgrounds, locations of residence, and more.
You’ll typically receive four to six surveys a year. They’re short and easy to complete. 

Topics will vary, but may include: 

  • Community facilities and services 
  • Town planning and infrastructure
  • Parks, reserves, and recreational spaces 
  • Environmental initiatives 
  • Council projects and proposals 
  • Local issues important to our communities 
No, participation is voluntary. While we encourage you to complete as many surveys as possible, we understand if life gets busy. 
Your feedback is combined with other panel members’ answers and used to guide decisions for Council projects, planning, and services. Individual responses are kept confidential from the public.
Yes, personal information is used only for research and is not shared publicly.

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