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.

Transport

Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

Transport

Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

  • An adequate public transport system will become increasingly important as the price of commuting increases.

    Active policy to maintain and expand recreational hiking and biking tracks. Ensure roads and footpaths are in excellent condition.

    A local bus system especially for elderly population to access shopping, recreational/social, medical needs.

  • Prioritise assessment, design and repair/replacement work on bridges to ensure supply lines and evacuation routes can be maintained.

    Support continued development of walking and cycling tracks to ensure shared benefits across our district.

    Implement the Alexandra Airport master plan.

  • Provide facilities for cyclists such as bike lanes and safe bike parking.

    Ensure footpaths are safe, especially for elderly people.

    Encourage e-bikes and electric cars through the provision of charging stations.

  • Rural roads to be gravelled to a high standard.

    Contingency planning for major weather events.

    Footpaths in rural areas.

  • An adequate public transport system will become increasingly important as the price of commuting increases.

    Active policy to maintain and expand recreational hiking and biking tracks. Ensure roads and footpaths are in excellent condition.

    A local bus system especially for elderly population to access shopping, recreational/social, medical needs.

  • Prioritise assessment, design and repair/replacement work on bridges to ensure supply lines and evacuation routes can be maintained.

    Support continued development of walking and cycling tracks to ensure shared benefits across our district.

    Implement the Alexandra Airport master plan.

  • Provide facilities for cyclists such as bike lanes and safe bike parking.

    Ensure footpaths are safe, especially for elderly people.

    Encourage e-bikes and electric cars through the provision of charging stations.

  • Rural roads to be gravelled to a high standard.

    Contingency planning for major weather events.

    Footpaths in rural areas.