Kaikōura District Council

The Kaikōura 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 seven councillors and the mayor. 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 Kaikōura 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 local businesses to create ideas for winter tourism and spending. How to attract the traveller to Kaikōura for a winter break.

    Prioritise the infrastructure that is the most in need of repair, upgrade or replacement.

    Include all tourist operators, eg, moteliers, shop-owners in a three-year plan to advertise to the world Kaikōura is open for business.

  • Work with local businesses to create ideas for winter tourism and spending. How to attract the traveller to Kaikōura for a winter break.

    Prioritise the infrastructure that is the most in need of repair, upgrade or replacement.

    Include all tourist operators, eg, moteliers, shop-owners in a three-year plan to advertise to the world Kaikōura is open for business.