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.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

  • Ensure even representation around the council table.

  • Ensure WCRC has excellent and efficient business practices to optimise service delivery, maximise public benefit, and minimise rates cost.

    Ensure all members of the region's community have opportunity to be heard when setting and implementing plans, and can access meetings.

    Continue to develop and build the strength of the WCRC partnership agreement with local iwi to deliver great outcomes for the West Coast.

  • Ensure even representation around the council table.

  • Ensure WCRC has excellent and efficient business practices to optimise service delivery, maximise public benefit, and minimise rates cost.

    Ensure all members of the region's community have opportunity to be heard when setting and implementing plans, and can access meetings.

    Continue to develop and build the strength of the WCRC partnership agreement with local iwi to deliver great outcomes for the West Coast.