Otago Regional Council
The Otago Regional Council makes decisions about managing resources in the region, such as air, water, soil and the coastline. It also carries out plant and pest control, helps prepare for natural disasters, and is involved in regional transport. The council is made up of 12 councillors. Councillors are elected to represent constituencies (areas in the region). five councillors will be elected from the Dunedin constituency. This is a single transferable vote (STV) election, so you vote by ranking the candidates on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Otago Regional Council election.
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Elliot Weir
Why I'm standing
From unfinished business with public transport improvements and the land and water regional plan, to new plans, strategies and government legislation on the horizon, I feel like there's still work for me to do on council so I'm keen to go another round.
About me
I have the ecological background to make evidence-based decisions, the experience on council to get things done, and the connections to communities whose voices are not always heard around the council table.
My priorities
- Invest in more frequent and reliable buses that start earlier, finish later and remain affordable.
- Implement robust environmental planning that protects biodiversity above short-term private profit.
- Provide meaningful support to community groups and organisations to restore habitat and biodiversity.
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