Buller District Council

Seddon Ward
The Buller District Council provides local services and facilities, such as public transport, rubbish and recycling, libraries, parks, and recreation facilities. It also makes decisions about building and planning, local regulations, and infrastructure, such as water supply and sewerage. The council is made up of 10 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). Two councillors will be elected from the Seddon ward. This is a first past the post (FPP) election, so you vote by ticking the name of your preferred candidate on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Buller District Council election.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

  • Support local businesses by engagement and promotion. Regularly stopping in, buying that coffee and pie and hearing their feedback.

    Look at ways of retaining our younger workforce by engaging more in schools, getting feedback and creating opportunities.

    Fight for regular road maintenance, drain and culvert cleaning and footpaths, full transparency around responsibility and timelines.

  • Support local businesses by engagement and promotion. Regularly stopping in, buying that coffee and pie and hearing their feedback.

    Look at ways of retaining our younger workforce by engaging more in schools, getting feedback and creating opportunities.

    Fight for regular road maintenance, drain and culvert cleaning and footpaths, full transparency around responsibility and timelines.