2022

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.

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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.

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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.

  • Continue building cycling infrastructure to better connect townships, link multi purpose trails, improve safety and maximise wellbeing.

    Work with Milford Opportunities, Council and other invested parties to make the Te Anau Manapouri airport a viable operation.

    Improve the network of charging stations to start future proofing for the increase in use of electric vehicles.

  • Support for the cycle trail (lake to lake) to be given access to crown land (DOC land). It is everybody's land.

    Allow more cycle and disabled access into Fiordland national park.

  • Continue building cycling infrastructure to better connect townships, link multi purpose trails, improve safety and maximise wellbeing.

    Work with Milford Opportunities, Council and other invested parties to make the Te Anau Manapouri airport a viable operation.

    Improve the network of charging stations to start future proofing for the increase in use of electric vehicles.

  • Support for the cycle trail (lake to lake) to be given access to crown land (DOC land). It is everybody's land.

    Allow more cycle and disabled access into Fiordland national park.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change and resilience

Environment

Environment

Housing and planning

Housing and planning

Jobs and economy

Jobs and economy

Local democracy

Local democracy

Recreation and culture

Recreation and culture

Transport

Transport

Utilities and services

Utilities and services

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