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.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

  • Establish a small targeted rate that provides the museum with a guaranteed annual income to keep this facility open.

  • Maintain facilities to the highest standard reasonably possible.

  • Build the needed multi-sport hub to support many generations of top athletes and teams.

    Dedicate faster processing and better communication for liquor licensing.

    Maintain and improve museum and library facilities for both locals and tourism.

  • Work to have a roof on the new pool in Kaikōura so the facility can be enjoyed all year.

  • Establish a small targeted rate that provides the museum with a guaranteed annual income to keep this facility open.

  • Maintain facilities to the highest standard reasonably possible.

  • Build the needed multi-sport hub to support many generations of top athletes and teams.

    Dedicate faster processing and better communication for liquor licensing.

    Maintain and improve museum and library facilities for both locals and tourism.

  • Work to have a roof on the new pool in Kaikōura so the facility can be enjoyed all year.