NZ Local Elections 2025

Grey District Council

Northern Ward
The Grey 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 eight councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). one councillor will be elected from the Northern ward. There will be no election this year because there are the same number of candidates as there are positions.

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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.

  • Maintain strong communication between Northern Ward residents and council by being available and present around the ward.

    Represent residents’ views on the question of West Coast council amalgamation and ensure the ward is heard in any discussions on this.

    Support the collaborative relationship between GDC and Ngāti Waewae.

  • Maintain strong communication between Northern Ward residents and council by being available and present around the ward.

    Represent residents’ views on the question of West Coast council amalgamation and ensure the ward is heard in any discussions on this.

    Support the collaborative relationship between GDC and Ngāti Waewae.

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Environment

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Jobs and economy

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Recreation and culture

Recreation and culture

Transport

Transport

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