Hamilton and the wider Waikato region urgently need a new Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). No one disputes that. With population growth soaring, infrastructure must keep pace.
But Hamilton City Council’s plan to build a $500M WWTP at 131 Raynes Road puts our community at risk. Even the government has signaled support, according to the Waikato Times.
The problem? This site is surrounded by existing homes. Families who have lived here for years face property devaluation, noise, odour, and industrial-scale disruption.
We’re not against progress — but it must be done responsibly, in the right location. Join us in calling for a smarter solution.

Support Candidates Who Will Halt the SWWTP
This statement is supported and authorised by:
John McDonald johnforhamilton@pm.me
Michael West mweng@xtra.co.nz
Mesh Macdonald meshweyla@gmail.com
Horiana Henderson horianaforcouncil@gmail.com
Leo Liu leo4hamiltoncity@gmail.com
Stuart Aitken stuartforhcc@gmail.com
Graeme Mead Graeme.mead38@outlook.co.nz
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