Central Otago District Council

Teviot Valley 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). One councillor will be elected from the Teviot Valley 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.

Utilities and services

Councils are responsible for a wide range of utilities and services that we all rely on, from rubbish and recycling to street cleaning. Councils are currently also responsible for managing waste water, storm water and drinking water infrastructure – the ‘Three Waters’. But that may be about to change, with central government seeking to shift the delivery of Three Waters services to four new larger entities, which could borrow enough to upgrade the country’s water infrastructure.

Utilities and services

Councils are responsible for a wide range of utilities and services that we all rely on, from rubbish and recycling to street cleaning. Councils are currently also responsible for managing waste water, storm water and drinking water infrastructure – the ‘Three Waters’. But that may be about to change, with central government seeking to shift the delivery of Three Waters services to four new larger entities, which could borrow enough to upgrade the country’s water infrastructure.

  • Open more dog parks in our district. Replace the dog tag system to a permanent tag that doesn't need to be replaced each year.

    Ensure we maintain good quality drinking water and waste water disposal and have a voice with the three waters reform.

    Hold the community accountable for feedback on the importance of minimising waste generated. So we can reduce the harmful effects of waste.

  • Oppose the majority of Three Waters legislation from central government and its associated implications for local democracy.

    Lower dog licensing fees for responsible pet owners in Central Otago.

    Fully-fund waste collection and recycling as a core tenet of council services

  • Open more dog parks in our district. Replace the dog tag system to a permanent tag that doesn't need to be replaced each year.

    Ensure we maintain good quality drinking water and waste water disposal and have a voice with the three waters reform.

    Hold the community accountable for feedback on the importance of minimising waste generated. So we can reduce the harmful effects of waste.

  • Oppose the majority of Three Waters legislation from central government and its associated implications for local democracy.

    Lower dog licensing fees for responsible pet owners in Central Otago.

    Fully-fund waste collection and recycling as a core tenet of council services