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.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

  • Ensure that all facilities are fit for purpose.

    Encourage all and any cultural group to celebrate in public space.

  • Establish Cromwell as the true heart of the region and bring development of appropriate sporting facilities to allow high profile events.

    Support the community board and town with the development of the memorial hall, mall, and other public assets.

    Reestablish a camping ground for Cromwell.

  • Ensure that all facilities are fit for purpose.

    Encourage all and any cultural group to celebrate in public space.

  • Establish Cromwell as the true heart of the region and bring development of appropriate sporting facilities to allow high profile events.

    Support the community board and town with the development of the memorial hall, mall, and other public assets.

    Reestablish a camping ground for Cromwell.