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.

Utilities and services

Councils are responsible for a wide range of utilities and services that we all rely on, from rubbish and recycling to street cleaning. Councils are currently also responsible for managing waste water, storm water and drinking water infrastructure – the ‘Three Waters’. But that may be about to change, with central government seeking to shift the delivery of Three Waters services to four new larger entities, which could borrow enough to upgrade the country’s water infrastructure.

Utilities and services

Councils are responsible for a wide range of utilities and services that we all rely on, from rubbish and recycling to street cleaning. Councils are currently also responsible for managing waste water, storm water and drinking water infrastructure – the ‘Three Waters’. But that may be about to change, with central government seeking to shift the delivery of Three Waters services to four new larger entities, which could borrow enough to upgrade the country’s water infrastructure.

  • Introduce quicker renewals, ie less time visiting affected parties for permits and registrations.

    Introduce online rainfall levels where citizen science knowledge and data is accepted to give more real time information and accuracy.

    Introduce online form for the number of life jackets on board your boat/vessel, and how old these are; as life jackets should be checked.

  • Introduce quicker renewals, ie less time visiting affected parties for permits and registrations.

    Introduce online rainfall levels where citizen science knowledge and data is accepted to give more real time information and accuracy.

    Introduce online form for the number of life jackets on board your boat/vessel, and how old these are; as life jackets should be checked.