Queenstown-Lakes District Council

Arrowtown-Kawarau Ward
The Queenstown-Lakes District Council provides local services and facilities, such as public transport, rubbish and recycling, libraries, parks, and recreation facilities. It also makes decisions about building and planning, local regulations, and infrastructure, such as water supply and sewerage. The council is made up of 11 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). Three councillors will be elected from the Arrowtown-Kawarau ward. 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 Queenstown-Lakes District Council election.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change poses a huge challenge for communities as more frequent extreme weather events require us to rethink how we live and where. Local authorities are at the forefront of efforts to respond, with responsibilities for environmental planning and regulation, as well as civil defence. Many councils have plans to reduce emissions in their area and are working to help their communities adapt to a warming world.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change poses a huge challenge for communities as more frequent extreme weather events require us to rethink how we live and where. Local authorities are at the forefront of efforts to respond, with responsibilities for environmental planning and regulation, as well as civil defence. Many councils have plans to reduce emissions in their area and are working to help their communities adapt to a warming world.

  • Educate and inspire the community on active transport options, especially the wonderful electric bike options now available.

    Educate and inspire the community to turn to one another to share our dreams, desires, wants and needs so that we may begin solving challenges.

    Educate and inspire the community to commit to working together and initiate a reusable container scheme.

  • Be part of the climate change solution not part of the problem.

    Make it easier to live here sustainably.

    Be ready to be ready for local civil defence and emergency management response.

  • Assess quantifiable milestones of the Climate and Biodiversity Plan 2022-25. Actioning recommendations from the Climate Reference Group.

    Encourage our people on the importance of changing behaviours to curb the effects of climate change.

    Continue to work with agencies that promote the social, economic, environmental and cultural well-being of our communities.

  • Educate and inspire the community on active transport options, especially the wonderful electric bike options now available.

    Educate and inspire the community to turn to one another to share our dreams, desires, wants and needs so that we may begin solving challenges.

    Educate and inspire the community to commit to working together and initiate a reusable container scheme.

  • Be part of the climate change solution not part of the problem.

    Make it easier to live here sustainably.

    Be ready to be ready for local civil defence and emergency management response.

  • Assess quantifiable milestones of the Climate and Biodiversity Plan 2022-25. Actioning recommendations from the Climate Reference Group.

    Encourage our people on the importance of changing behaviours to curb the effects of climate change.

    Continue to work with agencies that promote the social, economic, environmental and cultural well-being of our communities.