Waikato District Council ( mi, Te Kaunihera ā-Rohe o Waikato) is the territorial authority for the Waikato District of

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. The council is led by the mayor of Waikato, who is currently . There are also ward councillors.

Composition

Mayor

Councillors

History

The council was established in 1989, replacing Raglan County Council (established in 1876), Waikato County Council (established in 1876), Ngāruawāhia Borough Council (established in 1920), and Huntly Borough Council (established in 1931).Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand 1966: Huntly
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References

External links

Official website

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