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.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

  • Act with curiosity – listen to learn.

    Develop a bias to action – get stuff done.

    Work together with radical collaboration. Remember you are not alone. An individual can create a work of art, but great design takes a team.

  • Invite the technology community to suggest a solution for voices to be collected to be dynamically transparent to the needs of the community.

    Engage and invite community and group leaders into regular conversation to keep the council informed.

    Clarity on the roles and responsibilities of the council members and the organisation tasked with delivering the needs of the community.

  • Accountability and transparency is non-negotiable. I will work on council being the main source of reliable information for our community.

    I believe diversification economically and aesthetically is important. Diversification encourages more opportunities and involvement.

    Māori representation must be our pinnacle priority as it leads to better cultural, environmental, socio-economic and overall well-being.

  • Act with curiosity – listen to learn.

    Develop a bias to action – get stuff done.

    Work together with radical collaboration. Remember you are not alone. An individual can create a work of art, but great design takes a team.

  • Invite the technology community to suggest a solution for voices to be collected to be dynamically transparent to the needs of the community.

    Engage and invite community and group leaders into regular conversation to keep the council informed.

    Clarity on the roles and responsibilities of the council members and the organisation tasked with delivering the needs of the community.

  • Accountability and transparency is non-negotiable. I will work on council being the main source of reliable information for our community.

    I believe diversification economically and aesthetically is important. Diversification encourages more opportunities and involvement.

    Māori representation must be our pinnacle priority as it leads to better cultural, environmental, socio-economic and overall well-being.