NZ Local Elections 2025

Ashburton District Council

Ashburton Ward
The Ashburton 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). five councillors will be elected from the Ashburton 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 Ashburton District Council election.

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Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

  • Increase native planting in council reserves.

    Roll out household green waste collection.

  • Expand pest control and native and edible planting projects to surround our community with thriving wildlife and green spaces.

    Protect rivers and waterways to ensure safe, clean water for local families, farmers and future generations.

    Reduce waste by investing in systems, strategic partnerships and clear communication that makes it easy for people to do their part.

  • Increase native planting in council reserves.

    Roll out household green waste collection.

  • Expand pest control and native and edible planting projects to surround our community with thriving wildlife and green spaces.

    Protect rivers and waterways to ensure safe, clean water for local families, farmers and future generations.

    Reduce waste by investing in systems, strategic partnerships and clear communication that makes it easy for people to do their part.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change and resilience

Environment

Environment

Housing and planning

Housing and planning

Jobs and economy

Jobs and economy

Local democracy

Local democracy

Rates and revenue

Rates and revenue

Recreation and culture

Recreation and culture

Transport

Transport

Utilities and services

Utilities and services

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