Central Otago District Council

Vincent 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). Five councillors will be elected from the Vincent 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.

  • Advocate for inviting, vibrant and resilient community facilities at Alexandra, Clyde and Omakau.

    Promote Central Otago as a world class mountain bike destination.

    Champion the upgrade of Alexandra Library.

  • Continue on with the several big community projects. Ensure they get finished within the timeframe advised.

  • Provide adequate funding for museums, including Alexandra's Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery.

    Provide funding for the maintenance of community halls.

    Ensure swimming pools have sufficient funding to be able to continue functioning.

  • Council needs to be proactive in developing maintaining a supportive environments for all age groups and activities

    An excellent model for liquor licensing is that of the Invercargill Licensing Trust. A business model that supports community development.

    Festivals and events are vital for supporting and celebrating community enjoyment and social cohesion.

  • Support more community events and festivals throughout the year.

    Work with community groups to brighten up our streets and parks with local art. Create a more vibrant space for everyone, local and visiting.

    Ensure that places like libraries remain regardless of the cost. They play a key role for some in our community that is worth the cost.

  • Advocate for inviting, vibrant and resilient community facilities at Alexandra, Clyde and Omakau.

    Promote Central Otago as a world class mountain bike destination.

    Champion the upgrade of Alexandra Library.

  • Continue on with the several big community projects. Ensure they get finished within the timeframe advised.

  • Provide adequate funding for museums, including Alexandra's Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery.

    Provide funding for the maintenance of community halls.

    Ensure swimming pools have sufficient funding to be able to continue functioning.

  • Council needs to be proactive in developing maintaining a supportive environments for all age groups and activities

    An excellent model for liquor licensing is that of the Invercargill Licensing Trust. A business model that supports community development.

    Festivals and events are vital for supporting and celebrating community enjoyment and social cohesion.

  • Support more community events and festivals throughout the year.

    Work with community groups to brighten up our streets and parks with local art. Create a more vibrant space for everyone, local and visiting.

    Ensure that places like libraries remain regardless of the cost. They play a key role for some in our community that is worth the cost.