NZ Local Elections 2025

Otago Regional Council

Moeraki Constituency
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). one councillor will be elected from the Moeraki  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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Climate change and resilience

Climate change and resilience

Environment and biodiversity

Environment and biodiversity

Freshwater

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Jobs and economy

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Local democracy

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Rates and revenue

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Transport

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Utilities and services

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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.

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.

  • Ensure strong robust science assists decision making for both businesses and the community.

    Improve consenting processes.

    Understand where the regional council can assist businesses to thrive, reduce barriers and promote positive innovation.

  • Deliver important infrastructure such as public buses and trains.

    Support local businesses by listening and representing their concerns.

    Support local social enterprises that benefit social, educational and environmental work.

  • Ensure strong robust science assists decision making for both businesses and the community.

    Improve consenting processes.

    Understand where the regional council can assist businesses to thrive, reduce barriers and promote positive innovation.

  • Deliver important infrastructure such as public buses and trains.

    Support local businesses by listening and representing their concerns.

    Support local social enterprises that benefit social, educational and environmental work.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change and resilience

Environment and biodiversity

Environment and biodiversity

Freshwater

Freshwater

Jobs and economy

Jobs and economy

Local democracy

Local democracy

Rates and revenue

Rates and revenue

Transport

Transport

Utilities and services

Utilities and services

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