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.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

  • Invite solutions from the community that will allow us as a council to monitor water quality in the region.

    Connect our everyday wants and needs with regenerating the region we share.

    Leave fertile ground, for the next generation to spring from.

  • Find that sweet spot – where the necessities of human life are made accessible, while respecting earth's environmental ceilings.

    Biodiversity matters – protect flora and fauna. Ensure agricultural, horticultural, viticulture productivity. Eradicate invasive plants and pests.

    Work district wide with Otago Regional Council regarding kaitiakitanga of Lake Hayes, Three Awa – Shotover, Kawarau and Arrow, the Morven Aquifer, and other waterways.

  • Oppose Three Waters as I am against the privatisation of water and I believe this bill strips local government of crucial powers.

    Work with Otago Regional Council, other agencies and our locals to protect our regional and national biosecurity and biodiversity.

    Continue and encourage programs like the Waste Minimisation Community Fund to engage the community and our businesses.

  • Invite solutions from the community that will allow us as a council to monitor water quality in the region.

    Connect our everyday wants and needs with regenerating the region we share.

    Leave fertile ground, for the next generation to spring from.

  • Find that sweet spot – where the necessities of human life are made accessible, while respecting earth's environmental ceilings.

    Biodiversity matters – protect flora and fauna. Ensure agricultural, horticultural, viticulture productivity. Eradicate invasive plants and pests.

    Work district wide with Otago Regional Council regarding kaitiakitanga of Lake Hayes, Three Awa – Shotover, Kawarau and Arrow, the Morven Aquifer, and other waterways.

  • Oppose Three Waters as I am against the privatisation of water and I believe this bill strips local government of crucial powers.

    Work with Otago Regional Council, other agencies and our locals to protect our regional and national biosecurity and biodiversity.

    Continue and encourage programs like the Waste Minimisation Community Fund to engage the community and our businesses.