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.

Transport

Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

Transport

Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

  • Work with central government to build a new cycle lane to interconnect and make an existing loop around Otago link where possible.

    Work with government to ensure public transport fares also includes the rural sector. They pay same rates but no access to public transport.

    Work with government to ensure all maritime transport display an identifiable number, that lifejackets are be compulsory on all boats.

  • Work with central government to build a new cycle lane to interconnect and make an existing loop around Otago link where possible.

    Work with government to ensure public transport fares also includes the rural sector. They pay same rates but no access to public transport.

    Work with government to ensure all maritime transport display an identifiable number, that lifejackets are be compulsory on all boats.