NZ Local Elections 2025

Kaikōura District Council

The Kaikōura 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 seven councillors and the mayor. 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 Kaikōura District Council election.

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Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

  • Advocate for a Kaikoura based practical driving test route to be established.

    Advocate for additional funding from central government to support costs associated with high tourist numbers.

  • Listen to any concerns local businesses have and work with them towards developing solutions within the resources available.

    Maintain high quality water, sewer, roading, footpaths and cycleways.

  • Support local businesses by creating opportunities that help them grow within the community.

    Work with tourism and local businesses offering an incentive for youth employment and training.

  • Work with local businesses to gauge their needs and current frustrations.

  • Advocate for a Kaikoura based practical driving test route to be established.

    Advocate for additional funding from central government to support costs associated with high tourist numbers.

  • Listen to any concerns local businesses have and work with them towards developing solutions within the resources available.

    Maintain high quality water, sewer, roading, footpaths and cycleways.

  • Support local businesses by creating opportunities that help them grow within the community.

    Work with tourism and local businesses offering an incentive for youth employment and training.

  • Work with local businesses to gauge their needs and current frustrations.

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

Rates and revenue

Rates and revenue

Recreation and culture

Recreation and culture

Transport

Transport

Utilities and services

Utilities and services

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