Central Otago District Council

Teviot Valley Ward
The Central Otago 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 ten councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). one councillor will be elected from the Teviot Valley 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 Central Otago District Council election.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

  • Look at old sporting facilities and upgrade them to restore community pride.

    Look at the lack of community spirit in the council and what the council itself actually organises.

    Stop selling off assets to preserve places for our grandchildren to play.

  • Look at old sporting facilities and upgrade them to restore community pride.

    Look at the lack of community spirit in the council and what the council itself actually organises.

    Stop selling off assets to preserve places for our grandchildren to play.