2022

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.

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Housing and planning

Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.

  • Delve further into the options around plan change 19 to provide more affordable options without just rezoning areas for smaller subdivisions.

    Ensure the Central Otago Affordable Housing Trust is appropriately resourced, capitalised and supported to provide for our region adequately.

    Push for agreement in any future development that would see a portion of all subdivisions creating green space and linkways like the greenways.

  • Having suitable housing for every demographic in the community.

    Create a predictable guidelines towards a range of land use within the takiwā.

    Engage more fully with the community – within every age group.

  • Delve further into the options around plan change 19 to provide more affordable options without just rezoning areas for smaller subdivisions.

    Ensure the Central Otago Affordable Housing Trust is appropriately resourced, capitalised and supported to provide for our region adequately.

    Push for agreement in any future development that would see a portion of all subdivisions creating green space and linkways like the greenways.

  • Having suitable housing for every demographic in the community.

    Create a predictable guidelines towards a range of land use within the takiwā.

    Engage more fully with the community – within every age group.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change and resilience

Environment

Environment

Housing and planning

Housing and planning

Jobs and economy

Jobs and economy

Local democracy

Local democracy

Rates and revenue

Rates and revenue

Recreation and culture

Recreation and culture

Transport

Transport

Utilities and services

Utilities and services

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