West Coast Regional Council

Grey Constituency
The West Coast Regional Council makes decisions about managing resources in the region, such as air, water, soil and the coastline. It also carries out plant and pest control, helps prepare for natural disasters, and is involved in regional transport. The council is made up of seven councillors. Councillors are elected to represent constituencies (areas in the region). Three councillors will be elected from the Grey constituency. 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 West Coast Regional Council election.

Transport

Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

Transport

Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

  • For West Coast advocate for resilient and secure transport networks. Road, rail and ports. Enhance capacity of West Coast airports where feasible.

    Safety and capacity: limited alternative routes. Advocate for more passing lanes and all bridges to be at least HPMV load capacity.

    With the ageing demographic explore subsidized niche public transport options from settlements to service township centers and cities.

  • For West Coast advocate for resilient and secure transport networks. Road, rail and ports. Enhance capacity of West Coast airports where feasible.

    Safety and capacity: limited alternative routes. Advocate for more passing lanes and all bridges to be at least HPMV load capacity.

    With the ageing demographic explore subsidized niche public transport options from settlements to service township centers and cities.