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.

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.

  • Promote 'buy local' and an 'ecosystem' of locally-owned businesses which support one another.

    Manage tourism so that it is a welcome contributor to our society and economy.

    Enable essential services to be available locally.

  • Promote 'buy local' and an 'ecosystem' of locally-owned businesses which support one another.

    Manage tourism so that it is a welcome contributor to our society and economy.

    Enable essential services to be available locally.