Policy
Council Policies support Council's strategic direction as outlined in the current Long Term and Annual Plan.
 Standing Orders - 24 September 2024 (PDF 741 KB) |
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| Appointment of Directors to Council Controlled Organisations (PDF 258 KB) |
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| This policy details Council's approach to the appointment of directors of subsidiary companies, Local Authority Trading Enterprises (LATE) or companies in which WDC has appointment rights | |
| Citizens Awards Policy (PDF 91 KB) |
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| The purpose of this Policy is to provide a clear statement on Council’s commitment in recognising the significant contributions that individuals make to the achievement of improved community well-being and positive community outcomes of the district. | |
| Code of Conduct (PDF 279 KB) |
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| This code sets out the modes and standards of behaviour that Councillors agree to comply with as an elected member of the Waitomo District Council. | |
| Policy on Community Organisations Insurance Arrangements through Council (PDF 203 KB) |
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| Community and Partnerships Fund Policy (PDF 147 KB) |
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| The purpose of this policy is to establish funding policies and principles, which form the basis for the provision of funding grants to assist organisations and funding partners who provide projects, activities, services and facilities that benefit communities within the Waitomo District. | |
| Council Lease Policy (PDF 224 KB) |
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| The Lease Policy outlines how leases are to be managed, determines standard rental rates, and who pays the outgoings, and establishes a Community Lease Grant for eligible organisations leasing WDC land or buildings. | |
| Dangerous and Insanitary Buildings Policy (PDF 378 KB) |
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| This policy sets out Council's response to the policy requirements in terms of the Building Act 2004 in relation to dangerous and insanitary buildings. | |
| Dealing with Alleged Breaches of the Code Policy (PDF 198 KB) |
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| This policy deals with alleged breaches of the Code | |
| Dealing with our Customers Policy (PDF 152 KB) |
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| The purpose of this Policy is to provide the principles and procedures that will apply when dealing with customer issues/complaints. | |
| Dog Control Policy (PDF 2.66 MB) |
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| This policy details Council's approach to controlling dogs so that people can enjoy the benefits of dog ownerhsip without adversly affecting other members of the community. | |
| Fraud and Corruption Policy (PDF 221 KB) |
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| The Fraud and Corruption Policy provides Council’s position with respect to fraudulent or corrupt activities and provides clear guidance to elected members, staff and stakeholders who may encounter or suspect fraud or corruption against WDC. | |
| Policy on Gambling Venues (PDF 264 KB) |
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| This policy details Council's approach to controlling the number, nature and location of gambling venues within the District as required by the Gambling Act 2003. | |
| Governance Statement (PDF 501 KB) |
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| This document describes Council's role, responsibilities and obligations under The Local Government Act 2002. | |
| Local Alcohol Policy (PDF 236 KB) |
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| The revised Waitomo District Council Local Alcohol Policy was adopted on 1 September 2022. | |
| Policy on Local Easter Sunday Trading (PDF 647 KB) |
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| This Policy is made under Part 2 (subpart 1) of the Shop Trading Hours Act 1990 (“theAct”) which provides Council with the ability to establish a local policy to permit shops to open on Easter Sunday. | |
| Procurement Policy (PDF 301 KB) |
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| The Procurement Policy has been prepared to ensure WDC procurement is made in a robust, transparent way and reflects generally recognised, good practice standards for the Local Government sector. | |
| Procurement Water Reform Plan (PDF 75 KB) |
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| The purpose of this document is to outline Waitomo District Council’s procurement activity in response to the Water Reform Programme (Programme), Funding Agreement and Delivery Plan | |
| Rates Remission Policy (including Remissions and Postponements of Rates on Māori Freehold Land) 2025 (PDF 368 KB) |
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| This policy details Council's approach to determining the remission or postponement of rates including those rates on freehold Māori land. | |
| Revenue and Financing Policy (PDF 1.77 MB) |
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| The purpose of this policy is to clearly and transparently demonstrate how and why each Activity of Council is funded. | |
| Road Naming Policy (PDF 262 KB) |
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| The purpose of this Policy is to provide a process for naming roads in the Waitomo District. | |
| Sensitive Expenditure Policy (PDF 324 KB) |
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| This policy provides a framework for entering into and approving sensitive expenditure. The Policy also sets out rules for elected members claiming expenses and resources available to them during their term. | |
| Significance and Engagement Policy (PDF 756 KB) |
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| This policy details Council's approach to determining the significance of a proposal or decisions and sets out the criteria and general procedure Council will use. | |
| Treasury Policy (PDF 319 KB) |
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| This policy incorporates Council’s Investment and Liability Management Policies and details Council’s principles of prudent financial management and risk mitigation strategies as they relate to liability management. | |
| Policy on Use of Council Common Seal 2025 (PDF 162 KB) |
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| Use of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (Drones) Policy (PDF 772 KB) |
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| This policy provides guidance on the use of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (“RPAS”) on or over Waitomo District Council (Council) property and facilities and to manage safety risks. | |