Central Otago District Council

Cromwell Ward
The Central Otago 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 11 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). Four councillors will be elected from the Cromwell 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 Central Otago District Council election.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

  • Constant search for improvement in water quality.

    Instigate commonsense policy regarding wilding pines – with an order of priorities. Much broader discussion and debate.

    Encourage recycling of compostable items as close as possible to source.

  • Strengthen ties with ORC and Lake Dunstan Charitable Trust, amongst others, to look after our lake and land.

    Examine waste management policies and procedures to ensure as a region we are doing our best to minimise our impact on the land.

  • Constant search for improvement in water quality.

    Instigate commonsense policy regarding wilding pines – with an order of priorities. Much broader discussion and debate.

    Encourage recycling of compostable items as close as possible to source.

  • Strengthen ties with ORC and Lake Dunstan Charitable Trust, amongst others, to look after our lake and land.

    Examine waste management policies and procedures to ensure as a region we are doing our best to minimise our impact on the land.