Mataura Community Board

The Mataura Community Board represents your local community and advocates to Gore District Council about local issues, including public transport and facilities such as libraries and parks. The board is made up of five members. 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 Mataura Community Board election.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

  • Create clean waterways to enhance and protect Mahinga Kai – Kana Kana.

    Biodiversity and pest control.

    Waste minimization and management.

  • Water quality and preservation: properly dispose of hazardous products, manage storm water with catch basins, detention ponds.

    Biodiversity and pest control: reduce/eliminate predators in the area by using pesticides, physical barriers and natural pest enemies.

    Waste minimisation and management – educate and support generators (residents, visitors, and businesses).

  • Create clean waterways to enhance and protect Mahinga Kai – Kana Kana.

    Biodiversity and pest control.

    Waste minimization and management.

  • Water quality and preservation: properly dispose of hazardous products, manage storm water with catch basins, detention ponds.

    Biodiversity and pest control: reduce/eliminate predators in the area by using pesticides, physical barriers and natural pest enemies.

    Waste minimisation and management – educate and support generators (residents, visitors, and businesses).