Clutha District Council

Clutha Valley 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). One councillor will be elected from the Clutha 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 Clutha District Council election.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

  • Improve wastewater quality to clean up rivers, streams and beaches. Council has to improve its performance in these areas.

    Eradicate introduced pests to protect our native plant and animal species and threatened ecosystems.

    Determine appropriate solutions for reducing the amount of commercial waste going to landfill by researching alternative reuse of materials.

  • Improve wastewater quality to clean up rivers, streams and beaches. Council has to improve its performance in these areas.

    Eradicate introduced pests to protect our native plant and animal species and threatened ecosystems.

    Determine appropriate solutions for reducing the amount of commercial waste going to landfill by researching alternative reuse of materials.