Grey District Council

Central Ward
The Grey 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 eight councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). Three councillors will be elected from the Central 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 Grey District Council 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.

  • Encourage programmes that encourage young people into work and trades.

    Continue to improve our infrastructure in all areas.

    Support the improvement of the CBD.

  • Investigate further import and export development opportunities for our port.

    Support the Upskill employment and training scheme to support youth employment.

    Encourage investment and exploration of rare earth minerals on the West Coast.

  • Open and lead community-wide discussions/conversations on the long-term viability of the traditional money/business/competition/jobs model.

    Discuss and examine the potential opportunities presented by abandoning money entirely and adopting a money-free, resource based economy.

    Research and survey supply chains and their inter-relationships to establish logistic strategy and long-term plans for proposed resource based economy model.

  • Support the current Long Term Plan 2021-31 that aims to rectify old infrastructure issues and be fit for purpose.

    Work closely with local business sector to identify their needs to ensuring vibrant and sustainable future for our district.

    Promote the Grey District as a destination for people to live, work, play or visit. Highlighting the hidden gems that tourists often miss.

  • Encourage programmes that encourage young people into work and trades.

    Continue to improve our infrastructure in all areas.

    Support the improvement of the CBD.

  • Investigate further import and export development opportunities for our port.

    Support the Upskill employment and training scheme to support youth employment.

    Encourage investment and exploration of rare earth minerals on the West Coast.

  • Open and lead community-wide discussions/conversations on the long-term viability of the traditional money/business/competition/jobs model.

    Discuss and examine the potential opportunities presented by abandoning money entirely and adopting a money-free, resource based economy.

    Research and survey supply chains and their inter-relationships to establish logistic strategy and long-term plans for proposed resource based economy model.

  • Support the current Long Term Plan 2021-31 that aims to rectify old infrastructure issues and be fit for purpose.

    Work closely with local business sector to identify their needs to ensuring vibrant and sustainable future for our district.

    Promote the Grey District as a destination for people to live, work, play or visit. Highlighting the hidden gems that tourists often miss.