Southland District Council

Oreti Ward
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 Oreti 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.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

  • Continue to invest in our roads and bridges so businesses can operate.

    Develop Agriculture Tourism to help farmers diversify incomes which can help them meet environmental standards.

    Stay connected to local businesses listen and respond.

  • Commit to encouraging and appreciating volunteers in communities.

  • Continue working with Winton Business Association to ensure we draw people into our rural towns.

    Reduce the burden on ratepayers by implementing targeted visitor levies across the district to help fund and develop infrastructure.

    Prioritise investment into efficient core services to ensure accessibility for those living, working, and travelling through the district.

  • Continue to support 'Great South' and as a group of councils and iwi to identify opportunities to grow and diversify our local economy.

    Continue the focus on maintaining our infrastructure - bridges and roads - to enable our agriculture and business communities to thrive.

    Continue to work with local contractors where requested to support them to meet the pre-requirements to quote/tender for council work.

  • Continue to invest in our roads and bridges so businesses can operate.

    Develop Agriculture Tourism to help farmers diversify incomes which can help them meet environmental standards.

    Stay connected to local businesses listen and respond.

  • Commit to encouraging and appreciating volunteers in communities.

  • Continue working with Winton Business Association to ensure we draw people into our rural towns.

    Reduce the burden on ratepayers by implementing targeted visitor levies across the district to help fund and develop infrastructure.

    Prioritise investment into efficient core services to ensure accessibility for those living, working, and travelling through the district.

  • Continue to support 'Great South' and as a group of councils and iwi to identify opportunities to grow and diversify our local economy.

    Continue the focus on maintaining our infrastructure - bridges and roads - to enable our agriculture and business communities to thrive.

    Continue to work with local contractors where requested to support them to meet the pre-requirements to quote/tender for council work.