West Coast Regional Council

Westland 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). Two councillors will be elected from the Westland 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.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change poses a huge challenge for communities as more frequent extreme weather events require us to rethink how we live and where. Local authorities are at the forefront of efforts to respond, with responsibilities for environmental planning and regulation, as well as civil defence. Many councils have plans to reduce emissions in their area and are working to help their communities adapt to a warming world.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change poses a huge challenge for communities as more frequent extreme weather events require us to rethink how we live and where. Local authorities are at the forefront of efforts to respond, with responsibilities for environmental planning and regulation, as well as civil defence. Many councils have plans to reduce emissions in their area and are working to help their communities adapt to a warming world.

  • Accept that climate change is happening and work with communities to develop a long term strategy to cope with the effects of climate change.

    Ensure that the West Coast has sufficient resources (power, fuel, food) to enable it to be resilient for when the Alpine Fault ruptures.

    Commit to having regional and district plans that allow for the future to enable us to accept, intervene, or adapt.

  • Make progress on preparing the community for possible climate change impacts.

    Reduce greenhouse gas emissions in an analytical and sensible way – main focus on doing this without negative economic consequences.

    Ensuring that local communities have the training and resources available to respond to civil defence emergencies.

  • Accept that climate change is happening and work with communities to develop a long term strategy to cope with the effects of climate change.

    Ensure that the West Coast has sufficient resources (power, fuel, food) to enable it to be resilient for when the Alpine Fault ruptures.

    Commit to having regional and district plans that allow for the future to enable us to accept, intervene, or adapt.

  • Make progress on preparing the community for possible climate change impacts.

    Reduce greenhouse gas emissions in an analytical and sensible way – main focus on doing this without negative economic consequences.

    Ensuring that local communities have the training and resources available to respond to civil defence emergencies.