Marlborough District Council

Wairau-Awatere General Ward
The Marlborough District Council provides local services and facilities, such as public transport, rubbish and recycling, libraries, parks, and recreation facilities. It also passes local regulations and makes decisions about infrastructure, such as water supply and sewerage, and about the region’s resources, including water, soil and the coastline. The council is made up of 14 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). Three councillors will be elected from the Wairau-Awatere ward. This is a single transferable vote (STV) election, so you vote by ranking the candidates on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Marlborough 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 organisations and professional groups to attract essential workers and professionals to Marlborough, especially in health sector.

  • Create business friendly policies that streamline compliance for new and small businesses.

    Support council's Smart+Connected Industry Groups in finding environmental and efficient ways of operating.

    Encourage sustainable tourism practices to those tourists who are willing to pay, discourage freedom camping around our province.

  • Work with local organisations and professional groups to attract essential workers and professionals to Marlborough, especially in health sector.

  • Create business friendly policies that streamline compliance for new and small businesses.

    Support council's Smart+Connected Industry Groups in finding environmental and efficient ways of operating.

    Encourage sustainable tourism practices to those tourists who are willing to pay, discourage freedom camping around our province.