NZ Local Elections 2025

Geraldine Community Board

The Geraldine Community Board represents your local community and advocates to Timaru District Council about local issues, including public transport and facilities such as libraries and parks. The board is made up of six members. 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 Geraldine Community Board election.

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Recreation and culture

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Transport

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Utilities and services

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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.

  • Continue enhancement of Geraldine's natural environment.

    Protect and restore upper catchment water sources and restore lower catchment freshwater environments and groundwater.

    Support biodiversity projects including restoration, pest control and planting, especially sustainable ones.

  • Push for regular waste collection and adequate bins for public use to keep Geraldine tidy and clean for residents and visitors alike.

    Seek establishment of pest control measures relevant to the Geraldine community, such as wasp management.

    Undertake consideration of any proposals put forward by council while keeping the best interests of the community at the forefront.

  • Continue enhancement of Geraldine's natural environment.

    Protect and restore upper catchment water sources and restore lower catchment freshwater environments and groundwater.

    Support biodiversity projects including restoration, pest control and planting, especially sustainable ones.

  • Push for regular waste collection and adequate bins for public use to keep Geraldine tidy and clean for residents and visitors alike.

    Seek establishment of pest control measures relevant to the Geraldine community, such as wasp management.

    Undertake consideration of any proposals put forward by council while keeping the best interests of the community at the forefront.

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

Recreation and culture

Recreation and culture

Transport

Transport

Utilities and services

Utilities and services

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