This might be at the local golf club, the WI, the church, the Ratepayers Association, trade union, bird-watching club and so on.

In 1991, the city responded to a campaign run by a pro-union group, the Waiheke Island Residents & Ratepayers Association (Inc) by holding a democratic referendum.

From its incorporation the borough was controlled by parties allied to the Conservative Party, known as the Coalition Party or Ratepayers Association.

The Ratepayers Association extended its 17-year hold on the Lami Town Council by winning another term.

The first council election took place on 1 November 1937, and resulted in councillors being elected under the "Independent", "Ratepayers' Association" or "Residents' Association" labels.

The opposition was formed by a Ratepayers Association with 14 councillors.

In an attempt to occupy herself she joined Annabelle Collins' Ratepayers Association and forged an unlikely friendship with her.

Sunshine (see Sunshine Residents and Ratepayers Association)

The proposal is opposed by the Kaukapakapa Residents & Ratepayers Association and Kaipara Forest and Bird.

The Beach Haven Residents and Ratepayers Association started a petition and gathered 700 signatures.