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.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

  • Commit to having a regular day/time at the Ngakawau resource centre for public engagement and "pop-ups" from Karamea to Waimangaroa.

    Invite local iwi to participate in public meetings and encourage iwi to share knowledge of Kawatiri and promote Te Reo Māori.

  • Commit to having a regular day/time at the Ngakawau resource centre for public engagement and "pop-ups" from Karamea to Waimangaroa.

    Invite local iwi to participate in public meetings and encourage iwi to share knowledge of Kawatiri and promote Te Reo Māori.