Q: What were staff numbers and costs as at 22 October 2002, with a breakdown of staff earning $100,000 or more, $150,000 or more, $200,000 or more and $250,000 or more, compared to the same numbers at 1 June 2025. 

A: Full breakdown provided to candidate and is available on request to Democracy@waidc.govt.nz

Q: What do I do if I think a candidates’ sign is on Council land or my property without permission?

A: Contact our call centre on 0800 492 452 or send an email to info@waidc.govt.nz – you will get a reference number and a Monitoring Officer will look into the issue.  If it is your property, you may remove the sign immediately if they do not have permission.

Q: Candidates are required to provide a recent photo for nomination forms, what about their election signs?

A: There is no requirement to provide an updated photo on your election hoarding, however it may work against you as the photos on the voting guide may confuse voters or be seen in a negative light.

Q: How come existing Council members can post they went to this meeting/event, achieved this, propose to do this etc?

A: Council must continue business as usual, however they may not utilise their Council equipment or resources to promote themselves. 

Q: Why can’t I speak at a Community Board/Committee meeting that is open to the public?

A: During the pre-election period the only “candidates” that may speak at those meetings is if they are representing another organisation with a discretionary funding application or they are appointed to the Board/Committee by Council and are continuing with business as usual.  The appointed members must not campaign and stick to the business on the agenda.