Waitomo District Council | |
Native Name: | Te Kaunihera ā-Rohe o Waitomo |
Native Name Lang: | mi |
Logo Pic: | File:Waitomo District Council logo.png |
House Type: | Unicameral |
Houses: | Governing Body |
Jurisdiction: | Waitomo District |
Term Limits: | None |
Leader1 Type: | Mayor |
Seats: | 7 seats (1 mayor, 6 ward seats) |
Term Length: | 3 years |
Waitomo District Council (mi|Te Kaunihera ā-Rohe o Waitomo) is the territorial authority for the Waitomo District of New Zealand.[1]
The council is led by the mayor of Waitomo, who is currently . There are also six ward councillors.
The area came under the authority of Awakino County Council and Waitomo County Council until 1922, Otorohanga County Council from 1922 to 1976, and previous Waitomo District Council entity from 1976 to 1989. The current council was established in 1989.[2]