Southland District Council
The Southland 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 12 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). Three councillors will be elected from the Mararoa Waimea 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 Southland District Council election.
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Matt Wilson
Why I'm standing
Northern Southland is growing. I want to help ensure opportunities are available for residents and newcomers, particularly younger people.
About me
I have a background in business and management, with strong communication and perception skills. Despite being fairly young, the life I've set up in Southland affords me the capacity to offer time back to my community,
My priorities
- Support democracy at the local level so that decisions aren't centralised away from community.
- Ensure services and infrastructural needs are met and funded fairly dependent on who truly benefits.
- Support regenerative and sustainable initiatives at government, industry and community levels.
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