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.

Utilities and services

Councils are responsible for a wide range of utilities and services that we all rely on, from rubbish and recycling to street cleaning. Councils are currently also responsible for managing waste water, storm water and drinking water infrastructure – the ‘Three Waters’. But that may be about to change, with central government seeking to shift the delivery of Three Waters services to four new larger entities, which could borrow enough to upgrade the country’s water infrastructure.

Utilities and services

Councils are responsible for a wide range of utilities and services that we all rely on, from rubbish and recycling to street cleaning. Councils are currently also responsible for managing waste water, storm water and drinking water infrastructure – the ‘Three Waters’. But that may be about to change, with central government seeking to shift the delivery of Three Waters services to four new larger entities, which could borrow enough to upgrade the country’s water infrastructure.

  • Encourage improved rubbish collection to prevent overflowing bins, make rubbish disposal easy and keep Geraldine clean, tidy and inviting.

    Speak up for more regular maintenance and street cleaning to prevent issues such as blocked drains and subsequent flooding.

  • Continue work to reduce landfill.

    Ensure Snap Send Solve is dependable.

    Hold council to account over Three Waters delivery and ensure decisions are thorough and not made in haste.

  • Encourage improved rubbish collection to prevent overflowing bins, make rubbish disposal easy and keep Geraldine clean, tidy and inviting.

    Speak up for more regular maintenance and street cleaning to prevent issues such as blocked drains and subsequent flooding.

  • Continue work to reduce landfill.

    Ensure Snap Send Solve is dependable.

    Hold council to account over Three Waters delivery and ensure decisions are thorough and not made in haste.