Clutha District Council

Bruce-Waihola Ward
The Clutha 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). one councillor will be elected from the Bruce-Waihola 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 Clutha 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.

  • Have meet the councillor day or night again at local locations to enable ratepayers to catch up on issues and new information.

    Provide more information about how all can watch council meetings online to stay informed about decisions, information and updates on budgets.

    Work to have more robust systems in place regarding internal operations around budgets to avoid overspends and improve accountability.

  • Have meet the councillor day or night again at local locations to enable ratepayers to catch up on issues and new information.

    Provide more information about how all can watch council meetings online to stay informed about decisions, information and updates on budgets.

    Work to have more robust systems in place regarding internal operations around budgets to avoid overspends and improve accountability.