Stewart Island/Rakiura Community Board

The Stewart Island/Rakiura Community Board represents your local community and advocates to Southland District Council about local issues, including public transport and facilities such as libraries and parks. The board is made up of seven members: six members elected by voters, and one councillor from the Southland District Council. There will be no election this year because fewer candidates stood than there are positions. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Stewart Island/Rakiura Community Board 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.

  • Create local government policies that must offer first refusal to local operators and contractors in any services and infrastructure project.

    Couple vital council-owned infrastructure with commercial enterprise management and use to alleviate rate-payer burdens.

    Continue to promote the creation of industry variety and employment options.

  • Create local government policies that must offer first refusal to local operators and contractors in any services and infrastructure project.

    Couple vital council-owned infrastructure with commercial enterprise management and use to alleviate rate-payer burdens.

    Continue to promote the creation of industry variety and employment options.