Otago Regional Council

Molyneux Constituency
The Otago Regional Council makes decisions about managing resources in the region, such as air, water, soil and the coastline. It also carries out plant and pest control, helps prepare for natural disasters, and is involved in regional transport. The council is made up of 11 councillors. Councillors are elected to represent constituencies (areas in the region). Two councillors will be elected from the Molyneux constituency. 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 Otago Regional 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 business to ensure they remain open so that bus users and bus patronage remains viable; changing to mode shift is embraced.

    Work with district councils to ensure Important infrastructure is budgeted, ensuring we are ready for tourism that will return to Otago.

    Work further with district councils to ensure urban development policies also include better access to land, transportation, bus routes too.

  • Work with local business to ensure they remain open so that bus users and bus patronage remains viable; changing to mode shift is embraced.

    Work with district councils to ensure Important infrastructure is budgeted, ensuring we are ready for tourism that will return to Otago.

    Work further with district councils to ensure urban development policies also include better access to land, transportation, bus routes too.