Central Otago District Council

Vincent 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). four councillors will be elected from the Vincent 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.

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.

  • Commit council to keep the public informed ensuring the required levels of transparency and accountability.

    Commit council to review all of council to ensure internal operations of council are fit for purpose.

    Establish policy to restrict spending on 'nice to haves' and consult the public to help provide solutions to rates increases.

  • Commit council to keep the public informed ensuring the required levels of transparency and accountability.

    Commit council to review all of council to ensure internal operations of council are fit for purpose.

    Establish policy to restrict spending on 'nice to haves' and consult the public to help provide solutions to rates increases.