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.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

  • Introduce public art exhibitions/displays that are non-permanent.

    Make public spaces on beachfronts more desirable through free hot shower facilities and changing rooms.

    Eliminate road-closure policies that make street festivals and events difficult to happen.

  • Introduce public art exhibitions/displays that are non-permanent.

    Make public spaces on beachfronts more desirable through free hot shower facilities and changing rooms.

    Eliminate road-closure policies that make street festivals and events difficult to happen.