Welcome
Event
The Hamilton Branch of National Council of Women New Zealand welcomes all to attend the Meet the Candidates event 7pm to 8.30pm Tuesday 26 August 2025 at 51 Victoria Street, Hamilton Central.
Programme
When: 7pm to 8.30pm Tuesday the 26th August 2025
Where: 51 Victoria St, The Waikato Cathedral Church of St Peter
Overview
6.30pm - Arrival and registration
7.00pm - Welcome and H&S brief
7.05pm - 7.30pm Mayoral, Kirikiriroa Maaori Ward talks in Cathedral, ending with rapid fire round questions (All to participate.)
7.30pm West Ward & Regional - Hamilton talks in the Cathedral and East Ward talks in the Hall
8.30pm Networking in Hall with hot drinks and biscuits
Run Sheet
Details for Candidates (subject to update)
6.30pm - arrive at 51 Victoria Street Cathedral entrance, register
1. Draw random numbered order depending for mayoral and ward.
2. Pick up yes/no cards for rapid fire round questions.
7.00pm - Welcome and H&S brief
7.05pm - 7.30pm Mayoral, Kirikiriroa Maaori Ward talks in Cathedral, ending with rapid fire round questions (All to participate.)
25 minutes at 2 minutes each.
7.30pm West Ward & Regional - Hamilton talks in the Cathedral and East Ward talks in the Hall
1 hour at 2 minutes each.
8.30pm Networking in Hall with hot drinks and biscuits
Theme
Relevant topics and prompts
To help you draft your short talks, one prompt question from each topic:
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Leadership & Transparency
What values will guide your leadership on council?
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Equity, Inclusion & Gender
How will you ensure the voices of women, youth, and marginalised communities are meaningfully included in council planning and policy?
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Community & Social Wellbeing
How will you support community organisations that work with vulnerable populations such as ethnic minorities, refugees, and women in need?
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Youth & Families
What support will you advocate for to make Hamilton a more family-friendly city?
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Cultural Diversity & Te Tiriti
How do you plan to strengthen relationships with mana whenua and uphold the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in council decision-making?
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Environment, Transport & Urban Design
What is your plan for improving public transport and active transport (walking, cycling), especially for those who don’t drive?
Rapid-fire Hints
Samples of our 20 rapid fire round (yes/no)
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1. Would you commit to a living wage for all council workers and contractors?
2. Do you support regular cultural competency training for councillors and staff?
3. Do you commit to attending at least 80% of council meetings if elected?