Timaru District Council

Geraldine Ward
The Timaru 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 nine councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). One councillor will be elected from the Geraldine 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 Timaru District Council election.

Housing and planning

Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.

Housing and planning

Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.

  • Provide certainty that land supply and zoning will let people run businesses in the towns they want to live in.

    Plan and nurture streetscapes that include tall trees and art, that baffle prevailing winds, and make people want to be outdoors.

    Foster availability of high-quality affordable housing for Geraldine.

  • Provide certainty that land supply and zoning will let people run businesses in the towns they want to live in.

    Plan and nurture streetscapes that include tall trees and art, that baffle prevailing winds, and make people want to be outdoors.

    Foster availability of high-quality affordable housing for Geraldine.