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.

Transport

Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

Transport

Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

  • Ensure equal opportunity for transport and access.

    Invest in infrastructure that increases active transport.

    Invest in infrastructure that increases public transport.

  • Increase availability of Total Mobility services throughout Otago and seek additional government support for its funding.

    Negotiate with government to increase funding options for public transport in low density population areas.

  • Ensure equal opportunity for transport and access.

    Invest in infrastructure that increases active transport.

    Invest in infrastructure that increases public transport.

  • Increase availability of Total Mobility services throughout Otago and seek additional government support for its funding.

    Negotiate with government to increase funding options for public transport in low density population areas.