Hurunui District Council

East Ward
The Hurunui 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 10 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). Two councillors will be elected from the East 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 Hurunui 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.

  • Support local business to expand and adapt to change.

    Develop policies that create an environment that helps business grow and prosper.

    Encourage youth development opportunities.

  • Encourage locals to shop local and experience the best of what the Hurunui has to offer.

    Provide the tools that youth can access to assist them in getting work ready.

    Ensure that our roading budget is well spent and that the contractors responsible for this work are doing what they contracted to do.

  • Ensure we work with businesses, employers and investors to identify road block's or opportunities where council can assist.

    Support Mayor's taskforce for jobs as a good model producing good outcomes for youth.

    Maintain our major infrastructure to levels that ensure our agricultural and tourism businesses are able thrive.

  • Support local business to expand and adapt to change.

    Develop policies that create an environment that helps business grow and prosper.

    Encourage youth development opportunities.

  • Encourage locals to shop local and experience the best of what the Hurunui has to offer.

    Provide the tools that youth can access to assist them in getting work ready.

    Ensure that our roading budget is well spent and that the contractors responsible for this work are doing what they contracted to do.

  • Ensure we work with businesses, employers and investors to identify road block's or opportunities where council can assist.

    Support Mayor's taskforce for jobs as a good model producing good outcomes for youth.

    Maintain our major infrastructure to levels that ensure our agricultural and tourism businesses are able thrive.