Nelson City Council

Central General Ward
The Nelson City 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 12 councillors and the mayor. Four councillors will be elected from the Central General ward. The other councillors will be elected from other wards or by all voters in the district. 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 Nelson City Council election.

Environment and biodiversity

Protecting the environment and managing natural resources is a key responsibility of regional councils. Regional councils are often also involved in pest control and resource management.

Environment and biodiversity

Protecting the environment and managing natural resources is a key responsibility of regional councils. Regional councils are often also involved in pest control and resource management.

  • Increase hunting seasons in areas needing pest reduction to help eradication.

    Support community groups working to aid in pest control such as the Deerstalkers Association.

    Ensure waste collection bins are available for dog waste in popular dog walking areas.

  • Resource educational programs, such as 'Waste Free with Kate' to provide education and advice on waste minimisation and sustainability.

    Partner with a NZ cloth nappy business, reducing the up-front cost of reusable nappies, making them more accessible to low income families.

    Support the Brook Waimārama Sanctuary as a solution to restore wildlife and highlight it as a local tourist destination.

  • Establish indigenous forest on council land in the Maitai catchment that is currently planted in pine forestry.

    Further support community groups engaged in biodiversity projects such as trapping, planting, and weeding.

    Develop a catchment management plan for the Maitai that also encompasses the Nelson Haven.

  • Commit to and support the continued evolution of Nelson's current biodiversity strategy.

    Protect Nelson's natural biodiversity landscape while balancing the expansion of Nelson's recreational options and activities.

  • Continue to support council initiatives that are a response to its declaration of a climate emergency.

    Continue to support exisiting council work, and and prioritise efforts to enhance and protect our unique biodiversity.

    Support existing waste minimisation projects, build on successes and be open to exploring new options to reduce waste.

  • Increase hunting seasons in areas needing pest reduction to help eradication.

    Support community groups working to aid in pest control such as the Deerstalkers Association.

    Ensure waste collection bins are available for dog waste in popular dog walking areas.

  • Resource educational programs, such as 'Waste Free with Kate' to provide education and advice on waste minimisation and sustainability.

    Partner with a NZ cloth nappy business, reducing the up-front cost of reusable nappies, making them more accessible to low income families.

    Support the Brook Waimārama Sanctuary as a solution to restore wildlife and highlight it as a local tourist destination.

  • Establish indigenous forest on council land in the Maitai catchment that is currently planted in pine forestry.

    Further support community groups engaged in biodiversity projects such as trapping, planting, and weeding.

    Develop a catchment management plan for the Maitai that also encompasses the Nelson Haven.

  • Commit to and support the continued evolution of Nelson's current biodiversity strategy.

    Protect Nelson's natural biodiversity landscape while balancing the expansion of Nelson's recreational options and activities.

  • Continue to support council initiatives that are a response to its declaration of a climate emergency.

    Continue to support exisiting council work, and and prioritise efforts to enhance and protect our unique biodiversity.

    Support existing waste minimisation projects, build on successes and be open to exploring new options to reduce waste.