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.

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.

  • Audit current democratic processes and checks to ensure they are effective and also enabled.

    Promote balanced representation through equal number of women and men on every level of board.

    Restructure council departments to bolster effective internal communications, eliminating the 'stand-alone' department mentality.

  • Audit current democratic processes and checks to ensure they are effective and also enabled.

    Promote balanced representation through equal number of women and men on every level of board.

    Restructure council departments to bolster effective internal communications, eliminating the 'stand-alone' department mentality.