Fiordland Community Board

The Fiordland Community Board represents your local community and advocates to Southland District Council about local issues, including public transport and facilities such as libraries and parks. The board is made up of seven members: six members elected by voters, and one councillor from the Southland District Council.  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 Fiordland Community Board election.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

  • Work to enable growth, and support diversification of our business economy so Fiordland can offer has year round work opportunities for all.

    Ensure a balanced and sensible approach to the infrastructure renewal, leveraging other funding sources to reduce the ratepayer burden.

    Work with local business to remove the barriers to doing business in Fiordland.

  • Support for local businesses to employ school leavers and 20-30 year old workers in order for them to stay in the community.

  • Work to enable growth, and support diversification of our business economy so Fiordland can offer has year round work opportunities for all.

    Ensure a balanced and sensible approach to the infrastructure renewal, leveraging other funding sources to reduce the ratepayer burden.

    Work with local business to remove the barriers to doing business in Fiordland.

  • Support for local businesses to employ school leavers and 20-30 year old workers in order for them to stay in the community.