Clutha District Council

Balclutha Ward
The Clutha 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 14 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). Four councillors will be elected from the Balclutha 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 Clutha District Council election.

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.

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.

  • Fast-track building consents. Tradesman should be allowed to sign off their own work and accept liability under the Consumer Guarantees Act.

    Rental tenants should carry the same responsibilities as landlords for keeping the home in good condition.

    Council housing should be indexed to the rental market. After all, the assets should return a profit to the community that owns them.

  • Fast-track building consents. Tradesman should be allowed to sign off their own work and accept liability under the Consumer Guarantees Act.

    Rental tenants should carry the same responsibilities as landlords for keeping the home in good condition.

    Council housing should be indexed to the rental market. After all, the assets should return a profit to the community that owns them.