Grey District Council

Eastern 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). Two councillors will be elected from the Eastern 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.

  • Work with the tourism sector to find ways of having more high-quality tourists staying for longer and spending more while here.

    Commit to youth development because we should look after everyone from cradle to grave and get that balance right.

    Commit to listening more to business and working with them as they often know better than Council about what's needed in their sector.

  • Support continued improvements to infrastructure that will help enhance economic growth in the district.

  • Work with the tourism sector to find ways of having more high-quality tourists staying for longer and spending more while here.

    Commit to youth development because we should look after everyone from cradle to grave and get that balance right.

    Commit to listening more to business and working with them as they often know better than Council about what's needed in their sector.

  • Support continued improvements to infrastructure that will help enhance economic growth in the district.