South Wairarapa District Council

Greytown Ward
The South Wairarapa 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 nine councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). Three councillors will be elected from the Greytown 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 South Wairarapa 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.

  • Speed up community consultation using technology so ratepayers have a say on areas they care about and make good decisions faster.

    Give our community boards real power and a voice to represent what ratepayers are saying and asking for and getting it done quickly.

    Ensure greater transparency and honesty in council communications to the ratepayers.

  • Ensure all members of the public have a voice on issues that directly affect them.

    Increase the mana and representational aspects of the Māori Standing Committee so that council/local iwi/hapū work for the benefit of all.

  • Speed up community consultation using technology so ratepayers have a say on areas they care about and make good decisions faster.

    Give our community boards real power and a voice to represent what ratepayers are saying and asking for and getting it done quickly.

    Ensure greater transparency and honesty in council communications to the ratepayers.

  • Ensure all members of the public have a voice on issues that directly affect them.

    Increase the mana and representational aspects of the Māori Standing Committee so that council/local iwi/hapū work for the benefit of all.